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
‘What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?’: Soundtrack Review
The horn-based ’60s band was coming off a chart-topping album when it agreed to tour Eastern Europe. Everything went wrong, except the music.
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Paul Simon’s ‘There Goes Rhymin’ Simon’: American Tunes
With classic songs such as “American Tune,” “Kodachrome” and “Loves Me Like a Rock,” Simon’s third solo album sealed his reputation as a major solo artist
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Jethro Tull’s ‘Aqualung’: The Ultimate Concept Album
‘Aqualung’ proved successful, with the rock press heralding the album for its variety, seriousness and the unmatched musicianship.
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Johnny Cash’s ‘Unchained’ With Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers: A Dream Come True
For one of his final recordings, Cash teamed with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. “I was with a bunch of people and we had fun,” he said.
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Steely Dan’s ‘Royal Scam’: Rock on a Grand Scale
The 1976 LP proved divisive, augmenting the leaner ensemble core of prior albums with more aggressive ensemble arrangements
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Stephen Stills & Judy Collins in 2017 Concert, At Last
The former lovers and longtime superstars finally made an album together and tour as a pair. Our reviewer says it was worth the wait.
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McCartney Opens 2022 ‘Got Back’ Tour With Lennon ‘Duet’
Sir Paul began his first tour in nearly three years with a 36-song set, that included a special “duet” with John Lennon
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Chicago’s Eclectic Debut Album: With Authority
Chicago’s speedy ascent was fueled by a landmark debut that made an immediate splash with critics and listeners, but it was more than a hit record.
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John Fogerty’s ‘Blue Ridge Rangers’: One-Man Band
With CCR having called it a day, Fogerty entered the studio alone and put together an album’s worth of tributes to his country, gospel and bluegrass heroes.
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‘The British Psychedelic Sounds of 1967’ Serves Up Little-Known Gems: Review
If you need a reminder of just how adventurous rock artists were back in ’67, this three-disc set will deliver.
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