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
Tom Jones: Sex Bomb on the Road
At 76, the Welsh vocalist extraordinaire has his summer planned out. European dates and one one in Chicago here, with more in the US hopefully to follow.
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Dylan’s ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’ Box Set: Review
Evidence of Bob Dylan’s genius is all over the place on these 14 discs. If his music means a lot to you, so will this box.
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Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus Deluxe: Review
Rock may today seem less likely to take over and remake the world, but most of this music still sounds just as good as it did in 1968.
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s Debut @50
The 1969 album’s streamlined band sound offered a direct connection to Young’s emerging power as a live musician, and launched a career-long partnership.
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The Band’s 2nd Album: A Rustic Masterpiece
Following up their debut Music From Big Pink, Dylan’s former backup band made a transcendent, self-titled masterpiece in 1969. Here’s the story.
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Paul McCartney Opens 2019 ‘Freshen Up’ U.S. Tour
The 38-song career-spanning set was his first U.S. date since October 2018. The marvel turns 77 on June 18 and shows no sign of letting up
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Asbury Park, NJ, Rock ‘n Roll Film: Review
The film chronicles the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore town where a skinny, wild-haired kid named Springsteen and his friends rocked all night.
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Elton John’s ‘Madman Across the Water’ Revisited
He was everywhere in 1971 but still hadn’t quite found his way. Then he released the first album that defined his singular gifts.
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The Guess Who Go Hard With ‘American Woman’
The Canadian band had been scoring with ballads like “These Eyes” and “Laughing.” Now they wanted to rock. American Woman introduced a new Guess Who.
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Dire Straits’ Breakthrough Debut Album @40
“Sultans of Swing” was immediately distinctive in both sound and story. The album proved the band to be one of the most refreshingly creative of its day.
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