Posts From Jeff Burger
The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Arrives on Blu-ray: Lots of Music, Even More Surprises
The signs of discord are interspersed with many moments of pure joy as all four members of the group rediscover the pleasure of one another’s company.
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A New Compilation Surveys L.A.’s Vibrant Late ’60s Rock Scene
What most makes this 3-CD set noteworthy are the many fascinating obscurities that the compilers have unearthed by major and long forgotten bands.
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Elvis Presley ‘Live 1969’ Review: ‘He Meant Every Word’
After years of making mostly cringe-worthy movies, the King returned to the stage, fully engaged, in fine voice and clearly having a ton of fun.
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Licked Live in NYC’: Review
The band–world champs at mining the vault–is in fine form throughout this 2003 gig that includes many familiar tracks and a handful not heard as often
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ABBA’s ‘Album Box Set’ is the Ultimate Guilty Pleasure
The box boasts ABBA’s irresistible wall of sound, which incorporates soaring melodies, terrific vocal work, hooks galore, and inventive use of synthesizers.
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The Rolling Stones Go Small with Big Results on ‘El Mocambo 1977’
This Toronto recording, capturing a gig played for 300 lucky souls and featuring both hits and obscurities, ranks with the best of the Stones’ live LPs.
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Led Zeppelin’s Epic Live ‘How the West Was Won’
The chart-topping three-disc set, remastered in 2018, culls the best material from three June 1972 Los Angeles–area concerts.
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Steve Forbert’s Tunes—An Interview with the Singer-Songwriter
“As you get older, you might want to express yourself through things you see around you, since you’re not out raising hell.”–Forbert
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Mark Knopfler’s ‘The Studio Albums 1996–2007′: Review
The music is well recorded, but if you’re looking for the arena rock and guitar pyrotechnics that characterized Dire Straits, you may be disappointed.
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Judy Collins’ 1st-Ever Album of All-Original Songs: ‘Spellbound’ Reviewed
After more than half a century and 55 albums, the singer has finally released a full album of her own compositions. Our reviewer approves.
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