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
The Who’s ‘Face Dances’: After Tragedy, Transition
Somehow, after Keith Moon’s death, they were able to direct their energy into a fine studio effort that explored new and varied styles.
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10cc ‘The Original Soundtrack’: A Widescreen Masterpiece @50
The talented quartet was committed to using satire, parody, jokes and sonic guffaws in their eclectic mix.
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Daryl Hall & John Oates’ ‘Voices’: Taking Control
“It really marks a moment where Daryl and I decided to take creative control over our own music,” said Oates.
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Huey Lewis & the News’ ‘Fore!’: Cementing a Deep Pop Legacy
The band’s 1986 release was their second to reach #1 thanks to four Top 10 singles.
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Steely Dan Delivers Bite-Sized Gems on ‘Pretzel Logic’
On their 1974 LP, Fagen and Becker honed their humorous lyrics and perfected their luscious arrangements that straddled multiple genres.
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Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge: ‘Full Moon’ and In Harmony
“Harmony came easily for both of us, it was very natural,” said Kristofferson.
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Blondie & The Damned 2022 Tour Review—The Punk Era Lives!
A jubilant celebration of the hard-to-categorize band’s career, from its pop-punk beginnings through its swift spread into a wide range of musical styles.
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Los Lobos’ ‘How Will The Wolf Survive?’: Songs of Passion
“The title song is about people who are living along that fine line between extinction and…staying alive.”
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Jethro Tull ‘Thick As a Brick’: Don’t Sit This One Out
Equal parts ambitious and meticulous, the band’s 1972 best-seller is a smartly produced collage whose appeals remain undimmed.
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11 Movies That Rock: Woodstock to Spinal Tap
From Almost Famous to The Last Waltz, from School of Rock to Wayne’s World, these films share one thing in common – they all rock!
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