Posts From Jeff Burger

The Pretenders’ 1st 2 LPs Reissued: Review

If, you own only the original 1980 and 1981 albums—or for some crazy reason don’t even have those—the decision to buy these new editions should be easy

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Eric Clapton’s ‘The Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions’: Still Superlative, But…

If you ignore the controversy that has landed Clapton in the news during the pandemic, and just listen to the music, it’s clear that he hasn’t lost a thing.

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Bruce Springsteen’s ‘No Nukes’ Concert: The Boss Proves It All Night

If anyone has doubts that this is one of the greatest live bands in the history of rock, ‘The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts’ should decimate them

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Cat Stevens’ ‘Teaser and the Firecat’ Deluxe Edition: Review

Even more popular than its predecessor, the multi-platinum album spawned three hit singles: “Peace Train,” “Moonshadow” and “Morning Has Broken.”

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Joni Mitchell’s ‘Archives Vol. 2’ Review: Artistic Growth at a Rapid Pace

This 122-track set showcases one of Mitchell’s most creative periods, including early versions of such classics as “Both Sides Now” and “The Circle Game.”

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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Tattoo You’ Expanded Edition: Review

Though not as focused or satisfying as their 1960s-’70s classics, the recording is often cited as the group’s last great album.

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David Crosby’s Contemplative, Guest-Filled Debut LP Reconsidered: Review

‘If I Could Only…’ is a contemplative, folk- and jazz-tinged record, characterized by subtle, melancholy music and understated, layered vocals.

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The Grateful Dead’s Eponymous 1971 Live LP—‘Skull & Roses’—Expanded: Review

The album, now doubled in length, includes nods to country, but paints a picture of a more versatile group via funky rock and a return to psychedelia.

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‘Next Stop is Vietnam’: A Colossal Box Set Collects the Music of a Controversial Era

The box is loaded with memorable music and food for thought about the war. No other collection on the subject comes anywhere near it.

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The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Special Edition Review: ‘The Thrill Was Still There’

The set includes 27 previously unreleased jams, rehearsal performances and outtakes, more than enough to justify its purchase.

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