Posts From Jeff Burger
U2 Reimagine Some of Their Best Work on ‘Songs of Surrender’
The lion’s share of these recordings sound relatively enervated compared with the frequently anthemic well-known versions.
Read MoreThe Kinks Chronicle Their ‘Journey’: Review
Timed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the band’s arrival, the new set is a scaled-back affair sporting 36 tracks, many of them obscure.
Read MoreA New Box Celebrates Pink Floyd’s Classic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ @50: Review
Both adventurous and accessible, the album is one of the most commercially successful in the history of rock.
Read MoreReview: ‘The Songs of Bacharach & Costello’ Collects Memorable Collaborations
The 4-CD/2-LP set collects all of their collaborations and offers abundant evidence of how well they worked together.
Read More‘Stranger in Town’ Delivers Rocker Del Shannon’s Entire Catalog: Review
Not many acts deserve this degree of comprehensive treatment, but Shannon, whose hits include ‘Runaway,’ most certainly does.
Read MoreRolling Stones ‘Grrr Live’ Showcases a Memorable Concert: Review
The Stones have released numerous live concert recordings, but this 2012 show is one of the best, says our reviewer.
Read MoreCarly Simon’s Surprise Concert, ‘Live at Grand Central’: Review
Considering that this is a 28-year-old recording made in a train station, the sound quality is impressive.
Read More‘Elvis on Tour,’ a New Box Set, Offers an In-Depth Look at a 1972 Concert Series
The new seven-disc box set offers a close look at a 1972 concert series, although the repetition of tracks may appeal only to completists.
Read MoreMarvin Gaye’s ‘Greatest Hits Live in ’76’: Review
The Amsterdam concert features the late Motown star delivering many of his hits, including “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.”
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