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Bruce Springsteen Shakes Up Career Timeline With ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ Box Set
The previously unheard albums, spanning 83 songs, fill in rich chapters of the classic rock legend’s expansive discography.
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Jethro Tull Gets Expanded ‘Still Living in the Past’ Collection
The new edition features Steven Wilson remixes, edits, demos, Live at Carnegie Hall 1970 (Wilson remix) and four promo films.
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Celebrating Mel Brooks
The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 21 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A new documentary is coming from Judd Apatow.
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Jeff Beck Solo LPs, ‘Truth’ and ‘Beck-Ola,’ Get Color Vinyl Reissues
His first two albums after having left the Yardbirds introduced the world to the talents of Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.
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Elvis Presley 1970-75 Los Angeles Studio Sessions Due in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Box Set
The 5-CD set includes recordings of such favorites as “Always On My Mind,” “Burning Love,” the 40th and final Top Ten single of his career, and such choice covers of “I Got a Woman,” “The Wonder of You,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Something,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Proud Mary,” and more.
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Feelin’ Alright: 1967-1972 British Music Box Set Arrives
The 64-track compilation celebrates “post mod grooves and heavy British R&B” from such bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Traffic, whose song inspired the title.
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Talking Heads’ ‘More Songs About Buildings and Food’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition
Their 1978 groundbreaking second album includes “Take Me To the River,” on which producer Brian Eno suggested a slower tempo than the Al Green original.
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Barbra Streisand Joined By Dylan, McCartney on Duets Album
The album serves as a long-awaited follow-up to 2014’s #1, Platinum-certified duets collection, Partners.
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Rod Stewart Issues Solo Career-Spanning ‘Ultimate Hits’
The legend’s 80th birthday celebration continues with the new collection and another busy tour schedule.
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Top 40 Hits in June 1968 Were Jumpin’
As summer began, future classic rock hits were being played alongside a wild assortment of soul, country and instrumental favorites.
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