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
Freddie and the Dreamers: The Zany British Invasion Band’s Output Fills a New Box Set
Remember “I’m Telling You Now” and “Do the Freddie”? Turns out there was a lot more to the band that had those hits.
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A Box Set Covers Jimmie Vaughan’s Fabulous Thunderbirds Years: Review
The first 13 tracks in the set were recorded in 1978 with the Roomful of Blues horn section, and are all previously unissued and produced by Joel Dorn and Doc Pomus.
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The Poco Country-Rock Legacy: “Deliverin’,” With a Gallop
With its stellar vocal harmonies and instrumental dexterity, the album established Poco for decades to come and drew a blueprint for country-rock’s future.
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Elton John’s ‘Tumbleweed Connection’: Raising the Stakes
The musical language that would define his work is all present on this early gem that solidified Elton’s writing partnership with Bernie Taupin.
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Finding a ‘Pearl’–Janis Joplin’s Last Hurrah
It remains her most fully realized record, fronting the best band she would ever lead on her strongest set of material.
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‘With a Little Help from My Friends’ Album Collects 74 Beatles Covers: Review
The many winners include soulful renditions of “Let It Be” by Aretha Franklin and “Hey, Jude” by Wilson Pickett, the latter with guitar by Duane Allman
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Bob Dylan’s ‘Desire’: Story Time
Songs from the best-selling album continued to be heavily featured in the Rolling Thunder Revue live performances.
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Rumble Review: Vintage Rock from Robert Gordon & Link Wray
The rock ‘n’ roll revivalist and the actual early rock ‘n’ roller collaborated on studio albums and concert tours, including this one from 1978.
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Steve Winwood ‘Arc of a Diver’: Leaving the Past Behind
His most successful solo record, it allowed him to stand apart from the earlier work he had spawned with Traffic, Blind Faith and the Spencer Davis Group.
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A Box Set Expands on the Rolling Stones’ ‘Black and Blue’: Review
The 50th anniversary set expanding on the 1975 album includes reggae- and funk-influenced tracks as well as strong ballads.
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