A new anthology surveys music by Black artists in the UK in the 1960s. Also: reviews of new albums by Elliott Murphy and John Fullbright.
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Music Reviews: Joni Mitchell’s ‘The Asylum Albums,’ plus Mel Carter, Dr. John, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Mountain City Four
A Joni Mitchell box set contains three early 1970s studio albums and a live set. Plus, reviews of CDs featuring Mel Carter, Dr. John, New Riders, and the Mountain City Four.
Read More »Music Reviews: Freedy Johnston, I Draw Slow, Jimmy Carpenter, and the Commonheart
Freedy Johnston delivers a winning pop/rock set, plus new releases from I Draw Slow, Jimmy Carpenter, and the Commonheart.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Kinks’ ‘Muswell Hillbillies/Everybody’s in Show-biz – Everybody’s a Star’ plus John McCutcheon, Collective Soul, Mick Kolassa, and Brian Lisik
A big box set marks the 50th anniversary of the Kinks' "Muswell Hillbillies" and "Everybody's in Show-biz – Everybody's a Star"
Read More »Music Review: ‘Against the Odds 1974–1982’ Delivers a Massive Dose of Blondie
Blondie's long-awaited career-spanning anthology includes all six of the band's peak-period albums plus dozens of bonus tracks.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Chieftains, Dead Horses, Sensational Country Blues Wonders!, 3 Pairs of Boots, Robin Lane, Martha Spencer, and Buck Owens
Reviews of seven new releases, including CDs from Ireland's Chieftains, country's Buck Owens, and bluegrass-based Martha Spencer.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Superlative Grateful Dead Album, plus Brother Brothers, Bobbie Gentry, Tom Paxton & Friends, and Triptides
A four-CD set delivers a memorable 1972 Grateful Dead concert at London's Lyceum Theatre—the last show of their first tour outside North America.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Swinging Blue Jeans, plus Bo Diddley, Andrew Duhon, Monica Taylor, Fantastic Cat, and Megan Bee
An anthology from the Swinging Blue Jeans, who sounded like the Beatles until they didn't. Plus, new releases from Bo Diddley and four other acts.
Read More »Music News: Supergroup Dead Cross Announce New LP, Unleash ‘Reign of Error’
The hardcore/metal quartet featuring Faith No More's Mike Patton and Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer) are back with a thrashing new single and have announced the October 2022 release of the second album, 'II'.
Read More »Music Reviews: Everly Brothers, Paul Kelly, Todd Sharpville, Matt Lomeo, Willi Carlisle, and the Local Honeys
An anthology showcases the Everly Brothers' rockabilly roots. Plus five more noteworthy new releases.
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