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
Tom Jones: Sex Bomb on the Road—Concert Review
His voice is virtually indistinguishable from what it was when he first arrived well over 50 years ago with “It’s Not Unusual” and “What’s New Pussycat?”
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Nick Lowe: ‘Labour of Lust’—The Basher Blossoms
The highly regarded British singer/songwriter/producer and his pals from Rockpile cut this classic album at the height of the new wave era.
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The Laura Nyro and Labelle Collaboration: ‘Gonna Take a Miracle’
The album is Nyro’s tribute to the vocal groups and songwriters who continued to thrill and inspire her.
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George Harrison’s ‘Living in the Material World’: Is It Underrated?
He said at the time, “I wouldn’t really care if no one ever heard of me again. I just want to play and make records.”
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New Beach Boys Documentary: Mostly Good Vibrations—Review
Somehow, pulling this story persuasively together in less than two hours is a major accomplishment.
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‘Evangeline’—Emmylou Harris’ Gourmet Leftovers
The song list tapped familiar writers like Rodney Crowell and the late Gram Parsons, her mentor and musical soulmate, along with rock and folk tunesmiths including John Fogerty, James Taylor, Robbie Robertson, and Little Feat’s Bill Payne.
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Impassioned Music from Rock Pioneer Little Richard: ‘Right Now!’
The album, which he recorded in 1973, comes close to matching the impassioned music of his early days.
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Los Lobos’ ‘Kiko’: A Hallucinatory Masterpiece
The early ’90s release was rightly acclaimed as the band’s studio pinnacle for its thematic breadth and sonic innovation.
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Graham Parker Rockpalast Concerts Reissued with a Bonus: Review
His potent fusion of new wave and soul comes across loud and clear throughout on these 1978 and 1980 performances
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse Live in 2024: Review
Young’s voice has never sounded better, and his guitar playing was absolutely ferocious.
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