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
Supertramp: ‘Crime of the Century’—Success at Last
Even before they set foot in the studio to begin recording, the band “knew we had a hit,” said Roger Hodgson.
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‘Late for the Sky’—The Jackson Browne Confessional Masterpiece
He achieved a poetic force with the eight songs comprising the album, their lyrics demanding a closer listen.
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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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‘Wrecking Ball’—Emmylou Harris, Rewired
The 1995 album was a gamble both forward-looking but also connected to her early career as a folk singer.
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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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Frey & Souther’s ‘Longbranch Pennywhistle’: Not Ready for Prime Time Players
The sparks of genius are here and there in the songwriting, and especially in the deft singing and instrumental arrangements.
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Faces 2015 Reunion Gave Fans a ‘Glorious’ 7 Songs
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones revived the band for one night.
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Elvis Costello’s ‘Taking Liberties’: Spare Parts
The compilation album proved early in his career that his so-called “leftovers” are better than many other artists’ main meals.
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Both Sides of Joni Mitchell at the Isle of Wight 1970
At first she appears shaken and angry. She asks for some respect. She gets it. The audience begins listening attentively and calls her back for an encore.
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