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
When Eric Clapton ‘Unplugged’: Rebirth from Tragedy and ‘Tears’
With six Grammy wins, it remains his most popular album and biggest seller.
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Bob Seger’s 2017 Farewell Tour Opening Night
The star played a 20-song set in Toledo on opening night of his big arena tour. He was forced to abruptly suspend it due to surgery before resuming.
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Vanilla Fudge’s 1967 Debut: Maximum Psychedelia
It was rock music pushed to its limits, with a radical use of soft-loud-soft dynamics and the emotional drama of rhythm and blues and soul.
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‘I Shall Be Released: Covers of Bob Dylan 1963-1970’: Review
What we largely have here are obscure recordings, some by well-known artists and some by performers who have attracted much less attention than the songs they’re covering.
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Maria Muldaur: Debut Solo Album—Smart, Sassy and Seductive
The 1973 album, which included the top 10 hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” is a potent blend of country, blues, folk and pop, and it still sounds fresh.
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The Who ‘The Song Is Over’ Farewell Tour Begins
Pete Townshend, 80, and Roger Daltrey, 81, led their touring band on a career-spanning setlist on opening night of their North American run.
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‘Who’s Next’ Expanded Edition Reveals ‘Life House’ Opus As Pete Townshend Intended
In the roughly five years encompassing Tommy and Quadrophenia, he amassed a mind-boggling song catalog that rivals that of any of his musical peers.
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Eric Andersen Delivers a Live Version of His Classic ‘Blue River’: Review
It’s a must-hear set—even better than the original ‘Blue River,’ writes our reviewer.
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The Kinks Complete ‘The Journey’ With 3rd Volume: Review
Part 3 delivers remasters of a dozen numbers initially issued between 1977 and 1984, plus a previously unheard 16-song concert.
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Nick Drake: ‘Five Leaves Left’ Expanded—Review
He remained little known for years. One reason might be that he was simply ahead of his time.
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