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 Look Back at the Final—And Most Successful—Police LP, ‘Synchronicity’
The band’s 1983 release, that came after a recording hiatus while touring the world, is much more than the mega-hit single, “Every Breath You Take.”
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Paul Simon Brings His ‘Quiet Celebration’ to San Diego: Review
On his current concert tour, the 84 year-old songwriting legend performed both new and classic songs.
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A Boxed Set from the Byrds’ Gene Parsons: Review
Gene Parsons (no relation to Gram), though less celebrated than his namesake, spent four years with the Byrds, from 1968 to 1972.
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Joe Jackson Live Review: Still Looking (and Sounding) Sharp
Every song was performed seamlessly, aided by additional energy from the enthusiastic audience.
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Willie Nelson Is Still Going Strong at 93 on ‘Dream Chaser’: Review
His intimate, gravelly vocals remain effective, and the 10 songs here, six of which he co-wrote, are all deftly crafted.
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Mudcrutch 2016 NYC Concert: ‘This is Far Out’—Review
The concert by Tom Petty’s “other” band allowed these remarkable musicians to showcase their talents. They were joined by none other than Roger McGuinn.
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Tom Jones: Sex Bomb on the Road—2016 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 Monkees Find Greatness with ‘Good Times!’
Nearly 50 years after their debut album, the 1960s pop music and TV stars returned with what may be their best and truest LP yet. It was expanded in 2026.
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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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