Best Classic Bands | Jeff Burger, Author at Best Classic Bands

In his best moments, Axl Rose sings up a storm and is a compelling stage presence. And the rest of the band is on fire.

At least half of its songs are recognized as Dead classics: “Box of Rain,” “Friend of the Devil,” “Sugar Magnolia,” “Truckin’” and “Ripple.”

Performing in the city of his birth to more than 50,000 admirers, Joel exudes a sense of triumph and validation—and understandably so.

Whether he’s on a tangent or not, Dylan is virtually always colorful. He wonders if one song was recorded through a “tomato can telephone.”

The music sounds noticeably brighter and sharper than before, and the vocals and instruments can be distinguished more clearly.

The subject matter and musical approaches are all over the place, but the albums feel cohesive and the performances are first-rate.

The LP feels almost like a Waters solo project, but owes a debt to Gilmour’s dynamic guitar work, and to Wright and Mason.

This anthology is loaded with classic material that proves Mitchell is not content to deliver variations on past successes.

The band’s first two albums for RCA Records deliver more pleasures than their initial sales and reviews would suggest.

The set offers a reminder that Blondie’s massive success came despite initial years of struggle, internal conflicts and other obstacles.

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