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 Byrds’ ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’: Cornerstone of Country-Rock

Their most consequential stylistic stroke since their pioneering folk-rock debut three years earlier, it ushered in country-rock and Americana

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Warren Zevon’s Recovery Through ‘Sentimental Hygiene’

The 1987 album signaled more than a bid for a career reset. Now sober and focused, and with help from R.E.M., he was clearly back on track.

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J. Geils Band Rocks Hometown Crowd in 2015’s Final Boston Show

The rock and roll band delivered for their loyal fans in one of their last performances together. The good times rolled with Peter Wolf as the jive-talking ringleader

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‘March of the Flower Children’: A Rock Anthology Focuses on 1967

If you lived through the late ’60s, this album will spark fond memories and also expose you to some great rarities that passed you by.

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Kinks’ Masterful ‘Everybody’s in Show-Biz’

The Kinks returned to America in 1972 after a ban to become the arena rock band they deserved to be.

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Eagles Return to the Stage—Such a Lovely Place: 2021 Review

At last, the band’s Hotel California tour resumed with a generous (31-song) set from Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey

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Boston’s Multi-Platinum Debut Album: More Than a Feeling

With 17 million sales, it still ranks not only as one of the best-selling debut albums in music history, but also one of the fastest-selling as well.

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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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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 the tour due to surgery

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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Lights Up the Garden: 2018 Review

The rejuventated musician returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 4 decades, offering hit after hit and plenty of new memories

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