REVIEWS:
What’s the read on the latest reissue releases and live performances by classic rock artists? What biopics, movies or documentaries are worth seeing in theaters and at home? What books about rock music and the people who make and work with it are worth reading. Our team also takes a fresh look at notable works in our Album Rewind series
ELO’s ‘Xanadu’ Soundtrack With ON-J: Magic, All Over the World
With music from two popular acts, the soundtrack more than survived the 1980 film’s mixed reviews.
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George Thorogood Live Anthology Collects Fiery Tracks: Review
If you’re looking for a concise survey of the hard-working band’s live shows, you couldn’t do better than the new album.
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Bob Dylan ‘Blonde on Blonde’: Twice As Good—Review
In many ways, it’s still his defining album, one that helped to affirm his lingering largess. Its iconic standing remains as indelible as ever.
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Peter Asher is ‘Everywhere Man’: Documentary Review
This is a film that has needed to exist for a long time, about a man whose story has needed to be more familiar than it’s been.
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Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison Sing Wilburys’ Favorite: 2019
Jeff Lynne’s ELO opened their 2019 North American tour with a 20-song set of favorites. He was joined by his former bandmate’s son on “Handle With Care.”
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Joe Walsh ‘The Smoker You Drink…’ Album: Barnstorming
Cut with his new group Barnstorm, his debut solo album became his commercial breakthrough.
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Dion Stuns in Concert: ‘How is He 86?’—Review
The sold-out June 2026 solo acoustic performance, on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, was filled with well-wishers as the singer of such early rock ‘n’ roll classics as “The Wanderer” and “Runaround Sue” regaled the crowd with “Words and Music.”
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Hometown Vibes Permeate Bruce Springsteen’s Excellent ‘Live from Asbury Park’: Review
The Boss’ return to familiar turf lends a special flavor to this 2024 performance.
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A Look Back at the Final—And Most Successful—Police LP, ‘Synchronicity’
The band’s 1983 release, that came after a recording hiatus while touring the world, is much more than the mega-hit single, “Every Breath You Take.”
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Paul Simon Brings His ‘Quiet Celebration’ to San Diego: Review
On his current concert tour, the 84 year-old songwriting legend performed both new and classic songs.
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