Posts From Jeff Burger
Review: Chuck Berry’s 1987 Concert Film, ‘Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll’
The classic film features the master rock pioneer joined by Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and more.
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Frank Zappa’s ‘One Size Fits All’ Gets Boxed: Review
Though you might or might not like the quirky, sometimes puerile lyrics that pepper portions of this set, Zappa’s elaborate prog-rock compositions are impressive, as is the band’s musicianship.
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The Third Mind Is First-Rate ‘Right Now’: Review
The band recorded this CD the same way it made its previous albums: quickly, and without preconceptions, discussions or rehearsals.
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An Anthology of Demos from Fabled Pop Songwriter Doc Pomus: Review
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, the box features 165 demos, most of which were previously unreleased.
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Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks, Before the Fame: Review
Listening now to the album is a bit like hearing the Beatles’ 1962 audition tape for Decca.
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A Career-Spanning Cat Stevens Anthology: Review
The two-CD ‘On the Road to Findout’ offers a comprehensive survey of his entire career.
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David Bowie’s Massive ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away [2002–2016]’: Review
Despite the dearth of new material, the box’s compilers have managed to deliver a wealth of content.
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Reggae Stars Featured on Two New CDs: Review
Steve Miller guests on a cover of his “Fly Like an Eagle,” and the Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell plays on a version of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.”
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Marianne Faithfull Box Collects Singer’s 1960s Recordings: Review
The singer proves capable of handling everything from traditional and modern folk to Brill Building tunes and rock.
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‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run’: Book Review
If you care about Springsteen’s music, you’ll likely find it hard to put down.
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