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.

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‘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

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 ‘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.

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‘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.

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Dire 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.

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‘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!

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The 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.

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Nektar 50th Anniversary ‘Remember the Future’ Box: Review

Even without their light show, the music on this prog classic is enveloping.

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A 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.

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The 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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