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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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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: Harry Nilsson – ‘The RCA Albums Collection’ [Box set]
Sony Legacy's magnificent box set of the singer-songwriter's RCA recordings includes all his high notes, his low points, and everything in between.
Read More »Music Review: Tommy Keene – `Excitement at Your Feet’
'Excitement at Your Feet' is Tommy Keene's new wave-centered collection of obscure covers.
Read More »DVD Review: Daniel Glass- The Century Project: 100 Years of American Music From Behind the Drums and Traps: The Incredible Story of Vintage Drums (1865-1965)
The Century Project is a fascinating overview of popular music in general and the drum set in particular from the Civil War to the British Invasion.
Read More »DVD Review: The Point
The message of tolerance conveyed by the music and the movie are still as relevant today as they were in 1971.
Read More »Television Review: Magical Mystery Tour Revisited & The Magical Mystery Tour
The impeccably restored version of the film is a treat that will help remind you what made The Beatles special.
Read More »Book Review: The John Lennon Letters, Edited by Hunter Davies
The John Lennon Letters works to confirm the image we've always had of John Lennon as the complicated Beatle.
Read More »Book Review: The Beatles in Liverpool: The Stories, the Scene and the Path to Stardom by Spencer Leigh
Spencer Leigh's The Beatles in Liverpool is a surprisingly insightful and fresh re-telling of a familiar story.
Read More »Interview: Director Seth Swirsky Discusses His New Documentary Beatles Stories
From Sir George Martin to Henry Winkler, Swirsky spent eight years tracking people down and recorded their Beatle encounters.
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