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Stevie Van Zandt and his Disciples of Soul shine in a new video release, plus a new release from Joan Armatrading.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Must-see Concert Blu-ray from Little Steven, Plus Joan Armatrading
Album Reviews
Music Reviews: George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ (50th Anniversary Edition), Plus the Gun Club’s ‘Fire of Love’ (Deluxe Edition)
The "quiet Beatle" made a loud splash with his first major solo album, which has now been dramatically expanded.
Read More »Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Live on Copacabana Beach,’ Plus Steve Dawson and John R. Miller
A rock concert for one and a half million fans and two more noteworthy releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: Van Morrison’s ‘Latest Record Project,’ Plus Our Band and Laura Nyro
Van Morrison’s new album—his 42nd studio LP and his eighth record in the last five years—includes a song called “Where Have All the Rebels Gone?” A more pertinent question might be, “Where has Van Morrison gone?” The answer, it seems, is to some strange and at times barely recognizable place. The …
Read More »Music Reviews: An Expanded Edition of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Skull & Roses’ LP, plus Crowded House and Reigning Sound
A previously unavailable San Francisco concert augments an anniversary edition of a Dead LP. Also, the return of Crowded House and new music from Reigning Sound.
Read More »Music Reviews: Leo Sayer, Wanderlust, Jack Grace Band, Dana Sipos, and a Tribute to an NRBQ Cofounder
Revisiting a British pop star's heyday, a multi-artist hat tip to NRBQ's Joey Spampinato, and more new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: An Alligator Records Anthology and Tim Buckley Live plus Johnny Ace and the Four Tunes
An independent blues label showcases highlights from its first half-century. Also, a live set from the late, great Tim Buckley and anthologies from two early vocal acts.
Read More »Music Reviews: Frank Zappa’s Final US Concert, plus Ashley Riley, Richard X. Heyman, Raoul Vignal, and Nefesh Mountain
A previously unreleased live set from Zappa, one of rock's most versatile and idiosyncratic performers. Also: Ashley Riley's gorgeous CD and more new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Merseybeats and Merseys, plus Diana Jones and Eddie 9-Volt
A collection from the namesakes of the Merseybeat scene, plus Diana Jones and Eddie 9-Volt.
Read More »Music Review: Duo Mantar – Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The mandolin-guitar duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
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