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
‘Broken English’: The Return of Marianne Faithfull
The 1979 album shows the influence of punk, reggae and jazz, and the lyrics often flowed from her still-in-process romantic and artistic collaborations.
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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble’s ‘Texas Flood’: Out of the Gate
Recorded as a demo over a long holiday weekend, the album launched the career of the legendary bluesman and gave the genre itself a huge boost.
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Brian Wilson’s ‘Pet Sounds’ Shines at 50th Concert: 2016
The legend led a 12-piece band in a “wonderful” golden anniversary celebration of his masterpiece at the Hollywood Bowl.
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‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXII’ Reappears: Review
Working from the recently discovered original 35mm negatives,’Pink Floyd at Pompeii’ has been restored, frame by frame, and expanded.
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Rolling Stones Marked 60th Year as 2022 Tour Began
Less than six months after completing their last tour – and first without Charlie Watts – the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band were back.
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‘Decade of Dissent: How 1960s Dylan Changed the World’: Review
Can there really be anything more to say about the man and his music? As it turns out, the answer is a qualified yes.
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John Fogerty 80th Birthday Concert is a Family Affair: Review
The legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist was joined on stage at New York’s Beacon Theatre by his guitarist sons, his daughter and even his wife.
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The Bongos Unearth a Sizzling 1985 Live Set: Review
The album reveals gloriously raucous power pop that draws on new wave, psychedelia and British Invasion rock.
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Rod Stewart: ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’—Don’t It?
The man who once said, “I’m a rock star because I couldn’t be a soccer star,” broke through with his solo third album, which included the smash “Maggie May.”
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Wings’ ‘Venus and Mars’ @50: What the Man Said
Following the breakup of the Beatles, McCartney just wanted to be another band member. He finally got his chance (sort of) with this 1975 LP.
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