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
A New Edition of Violent Femmes’ Celebrated Debut: Review
The folk-punk trio’s 1983 debut album was their best-selling, and is widely and understandably viewed as its best moment.
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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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The Best Music Books of 2023
The year’s best music-related reads include bios and memoirs associated with Rush, Sly Stone, Bob Dylan, the Allmans, plus much more!
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Lights Up NYC Stage: 2015 Review
It was a triumphant night for the Maestro as he played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd at NYC’s Irving Plaza for his first U.S. comeback show
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The Willie Nelson Star-Studded 90th Birthday Concert: CD/Blu-ray Review
Now, here’s a guy who knows how to throw a party! And what a guest list: Keith Richards, Neil Young, Tom Jones & more.
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The Band ‘Rock of Ages’: Their Live Pinnacle?
It belongs on any short list of the best live albums ever, while serving as a coda to the group’s groundbreaking influence.
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Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues of 2023
Our annual roundup of the year’s best archival rock releases includes impressive packages from the Beatles, Dylan and more.
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When the Christopher Cross Classic ‘Yacht-Rock’ Debut Went Sailing to the Top
After kicking around the Austin, Texas, scene for several years, the singer found his way to success with a 1st album that sold millions.
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The Essential ‘Memphis Blues Box’: Review
This exhaustive 20-CD set took 13 years to compile and comes with a 360-page hardcover book. Definitive is an understatement!
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2023 in Review: The Best New Albums by Classic Rock Stars
Recording legends such as Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Pretenders, and many others, released outstanding LPs in ’23.
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