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Music & Film Reviews: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska ’82,’ plus Diane Hubka, the Kasambwe Brothers, and Terry Klein
What might well offer sufficient reason to fork over your money for this expanded edition are the live performances of 'Nebraska'’s songs, which are presented in the same order as on the original album and offered both on CD and as a film on Blu-ray.
Read More »Movie and Music Reviews: ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,’ plus Pavlov’s Dog and the Dream Syndicate
It's far from the exhilarating, upbeat tale that some fans might expect. Though we see a few snippets of Bruce in concert, rocking out in front of adoring fans, the lion’s share of this movie captures a very different offstage persona.
Read More »Book & Music Reviews: ‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run,’ plus Reggae from the Mighty Rootsmen and the Kingston Lions
At one point Springsteen’s finances were so depleted that he couldn’t afford to hire the musicians he needed for the album...
Read More »Music Review: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ Reveals 83 Previously Unheard Tunes
Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II: The Lost Albums includes 83 performances, many as good as those on his well-known CDs.
Read More »Music Reviews: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts, plus Bluegrass from Merle Travis, Mac Wiseman & Joe Maphis
We can argue about the wisdom behind the decisions to induct—or not induct—various artists into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What seems undebatable is whether its annual induction ceremonies have been musically memorable.
Read More »Music Reviews: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ plus Alex Chilton and Melissa Carper
Bruce Springsteen covers classic soul and R&B on 'Only the Strong Survive,' plus a live Alex Chilton reissue and a new album from Melissa Carper.
Read More »Music Reviews: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘No Nukes’ Concert, plus Eric Clapton, a Fred Neil Tribute, and More
The Boss proves it all night in a classic concert, which is finally available after more than four decades.
Read More »Music Reviews: Cat Stevens, Lucinda Williams, and Joe Grushecky
A big-box edition of a Cat Stevens bestseller, four volumes of great covers by Lucinda Williams, and Joe Grushecky's collaboration with Bruce Springsteen.
Read More »Music Reviews: Live Sets from Little Steven, Plus Mac Leaphart and Michael Lawson
Steve Van Zandt delivers four CDs' worth of live material, including a Beatles tribute in Liverpool that is also available as a video.
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