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 Sprawling ‘London Calling’ From The Clash
The 2-LP set was one of the best albums of its time, and marked the evolution of the UK quartet from punk heroes to great rock band.
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David Bowie’s Brilliant Last Will and Testament
His final album, ★ (Blackstar), ruminates on mortality with some of his most challenging artistry, and a serious statement about life and death.
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Roy Orbison ‘Mystery Girl’: Exit Music
“The Big O” aka “The Caruso of Rock” still thrills whenever the microphone captures his one-of-a-kind voice.
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The Masterful, Underrated Debut Album From Argent: From Z to A
Out of the ashes of the Zombies came their keyboardist’s new band. Their debut LP is one of rock’s most underrated of all time.
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Elvis Costello ‘Armed Forces’: What’s So Funny?
The band’s third album was a leap forward in songcraft and sonic ambition, a song cycle weaving the personal and political.
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Yes’ ‘Fragile’: A British Prog-Rock Classic
Timeless tracks like “Roundabout” and “Long Distance Runaround,” premiered here and defined the prog genre.
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Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues of 2024
Our roundup of the best archival rock music boxed sets, reissues and collections includes the Beatles, Dylan, CSN&Y and dozens more.
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Joan Baez ‘Any Day Now’: A Loving Tribute to Bob Dylan
In 1968, the singer decamped to Nashville and cut a double album’s worth of songs written by her good friend and collaborator. The results were mostly glorious.
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How Does It Feel? Electric. Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’: Review
Timothée Chalamet offers a stunningly great performance in the 2024 film directed by James Mangold.
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Neil Diamond ‘Hot August Night’: Renowned Hits & Self-Indulgent Gems
So revered was the vibe—and all those hits—that you can’t really tell the 1972 release is a live album.
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