Thirteen discs modeled after the Americanized editions that first-generation fans grew up with. The 'Capitol sound' has been mostly ditched in favor of the 2009 remasters.
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Charlie Doherty’s Favorite 30 Songs of 2013
This year's list is an eclectic mix of metal (Black Sabbath), funky R&B (Janelle Monae), pop rock, hip-hop (Kevin Gates), folk rock gems (KT Tunstall), and a whole lot more.
Read More »Music Review: Camper Van Beethoven – ‘Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart’ [2014 Reissue]
This re-release is a delightful chance to revisit the original CD and to hear many additional bonus tunes.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s 20 Favorite Releases of 2013
My favorites include everything from studio releases by Clutch, NIN, and Run The Jewels, to a reissued gem from early American metal band Dust. One of them is my absolute favorite of 2013.
Read More »Concert Review: AFI – Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN – 1/25/2014
Fans brave one of the South's coldest winters in recent times to witness the intimate return of venerated rock icons AFI.
Read More »The 56th Grammy Awards – Music, Memories and Xanax
Get ready for a unique and extensive recap of the 2014 Grammy Awards, from the pre-show awards to the 21 televised performances and everything in between, from a genuine music enthusiast who saw it all in person.
Read More »Music Review: Reverend Horton Heat – ‘Rev’
This is pure, adrenaline-drenched rockabilly, sure to get your heart thumping and your feet jumping.
Read More »Music Review: Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ – ‘Songs for the Turntable’
The fourth and final EP in the veteran rock band's four-EP series contains five fresh tunes.
Read More »Music Review: Neil Young – ‘Live at the Cellar Door’
Travel back to 1970 for an intimate and often spine-tinkling live performance from Neil Young at the intimate Cellar Door club in Washington, D.C.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Doors – ‘R-Evolution’
The Doors were well ahead of many of their contemporaries, in recognizing the possibilities of music video.
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