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 Blues Project’s Determined ‘Projections’
Their second album marked them as a formidable and creative force, incorporating elements of other genres ranging from folk to jazz and tossing it all into a psychedelic blender.
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s ‘Live Rust’: Not Fading Away
From tender acoustic music to blistering hard rock, Young and the Horse did it all on this late ’70s live album.
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The Ambitious ‘Nilsson Schmilsson’ LP Revisited
Noteworthy for its scope and ambition, the album was justifiably rewarded with worldwide success that took Nilsson to the next level of stardom.
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The Sex Pistols’ Era-Defining ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’
They only released one album but it sparked a musical revolution. We look back at a punk-rock game-changer 4+ decades after its release
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The Moody Blues’ Masterpiece, ‘Days of Future Passed’
It was a new concept: a rock band would play its new songs, read some poems and be backed up by an orchestra. Today it’s considered a landmark recording
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Humble Pie ‘Performance Rockin’ the Fillmore’: Doctor’s Orders
It took several attempts for the British quartet to catch on, but these NYC gigs did the trick. Our Album Rewind of a great live rock LP.
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‘He Took Us by Storm’ Features Artists Influenced by Bob Dylan: Review
The program embraces many well-known artists, such as Dion, David Crosby, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Leon Russell, Donovan, Tom Rush and Johnny Winter.
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A Resilient Joni Mitchell Stuns at the Hollywood Bowl: Review
The acclaimed singer-songwriter avoided a best-of setlist, instead reaching for many deep cuts.
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Johnny Cash ‘Unchained’ With Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
For one of his final recordings, he teamed with the great rock band. “I was with a bunch of people and we had fun,” he said.
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Eagles Keep the Faithful Satisfied at Las Vegas’ Sphere: Review
Everyone came for and duly received a solid two-hour set filled with their seemingly endless array of hits.
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