Posts From Jeff Burger
New ‘Boutique Sounds of Swinging London’ Anthology: Review
The 3-disc collection features hits by the Kinks, the Yardbirds and the Troggs but also many impossibly rare sides.
Read More‘Les Cousins’ Anthology Features Classic Folk & Blues: Review
Rock wasn’t the only kind of music exploding in the 1960s. This 72-track collection gathers some of the best folk and blues
Read More‘Pushin’ Too Hard: American Garage Punk’ Picks Up Where ‘Nuggets’ Left Off: Review
The collection features both classic and obscure garage rock from the golden era.
Read More‘Song & Dance Man: The Art of Bob Dylan’: Book Review
The book, originally published in 1972, has been greatly expanded and updated to cover Dylan into the ’90s.
Read MoreDire Straits’ ‘Live: 1978–1992’ Is a Must-Have Boxed Set: Review
The eight-CD (or 12-LP) set, which comes with a 16-page booklet, is a treasure trove of great rock performances.
Read More‘We Can Work It Out’ (An Anthology of Beatles Covers): Review
The 3-disc anthology collects covers of Beatles tunes by Mary Wells, the 5th Dimension, the Supremes, Count Basie and even Mae West!
Read MoreThe Kinks’ ‘The Journey Part 2’ Mixes Hits & Deep Cuts: Review
The latest Kinks Kompilation features both hits and obscure tracks, chosen by the former band members.
Read MoreNektar 50th Anniversary ‘Remember the Future’ Box: Review
Even without their light show, the music on this prog classic is enveloping.
Read MoreA New Edition of Violent Femmes’ Celebrated Debut: Review
The folk-punk trio’s 1983 debut album was their best-selling, and is widely and understandably viewed as its best moment.
Read MoreThe Willie Nelson Star-Studded 90th Birthday Concert: CD/Blu-ray Review
Now, here’s a guy who knows how to throw a party! And what a guest list: Keith Richards, Neil Young, Tom Jones & more.
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