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 Superlative 1972 Grateful Dead Concert Album from London Resurfaces: Review
If you wanted to introduce someone to the group for the first time, this concert would be as good a place to start as any.
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The Swinging Blue Jeans: Echoing the Beatles—Until They Didn’t
Where their fellow Liverpudlians continued to grow artistically, this combo, known for “Hippy Hippy Shake,” stayed in place too long.
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The Animals’ Early LPs Reappear in Expanded Editions
They scored numerous hits, all of which showed that, like the Rolling Stones, their members were heavily influenced by American R&B and blues.
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Moodys’ John Lodge: 2018 Live Review
The bass guitarist, singer and composer is clearly enjoying himself as he celebrated the group’s Rock Hall induction with his 10,000 Light Years Ago band
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Linda Ronstadt Documentary Review: ‘I Have to Sing’
From the beginning of her career, Ronstadt was never not going to be a sensation. Only the natural course of life could make her stop singing.
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The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Arrives on Blu-ray: Lots of Music, Even More Surprises
The signs of discord are interspersed with many moments of pure joy as all four members of the group rediscover the pleasure of one another’s company.
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A New Compilation Surveys L.A.’s Vibrant Late ’60s Rock Scene
What most makes this 3-CD set noteworthy are the many fascinating obscurities that the compilers have unearthed by major and long forgotten bands.
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Elvis Presley ‘Live 1969’ Review: ‘He Meant Every Word’
After years of making mostly cringe-worthy movies, the King returned to the stage, fully engaged, in fine voice and clearly having a ton of fun.
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Blondie & The Damned Live in San Diego—The Punk Era Lives!
A jubilant celebration of the hard-to-categorize band’s career, from its pop-punk beginnings through its swift spread into a wide range of musical styles.
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Licked Live in NYC’: Review
The band–world champs at mining the vault–is in fine form throughout this 2003 gig that includes many familiar tracks and a handful not heard as often
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