Posts From Jeff Burger

Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg Reissue: ‘No Resemblance Whatsoever’

There are moments of beauty that will make you wish a third collaboration had happened.

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Loudon Wainwright III’s ‘Loudon Live in London’: Review

The meat of the show is in the self-penned material, which underscores his wordplay, humor and confessional lyrics.

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The Doors’ ‘Live at the Matrix’ Showcases the Band in 1967: Review

Recorded in concert before they had any hits, the performances reveal a band that was fully formed from the onset.

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Rolling Stones ‘Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush’ Features Rarely Played Songs: Review

Throughout the set, the band seems to have at least as much fun as their audience.

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Southside Johnny ‘Live at Rockpalast’ on CD & DVD: Review

While more rooted in R&B than Springsteen, Southside shares his ability to enthrall audiences with a strong stage presence and electrifying performances.

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Expanded Edition of ‘Living in the Material World’: Review

George Harrison’s second post-Beatles studio release spawned a #1 single, “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).”

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‘Talking Heads: 77’ Box Set Includes CBGB Concert—Review

If you don’t already own the album—which sounds as vital as ever nearly half a century after its release—buying this boxed set should be a no-brainer.

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The Allman Brothers Band’s High-Octane Last Concert—Review

The theatre had been the site of annual concerts by the group, which reportedly gave more performances there than anywhere else.

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Elvis Costello ‘King of America & Other Realms’ Box Set: Review

The remastered album is joined by additional studio tracks, demos, outtakes and concert performances. The material spans nearly four decades.

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‘He Took Us by Storm’ Features Artists Influenced by Bob Dylan: Review

The program embraces many well-known artists, such as Dion, David Crosby, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Leon Russell, Donovan, Tom Rush and Johnny Winter.

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