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
Review: The Rolling Stones Blue & Lonesome
There’s nothing retro about it yet the Stones’ first-ever all-blues album is very much a celebration of their roots. We listened, and we loved it.
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Anderson Rabin Wakeman Deliver Yes Songs in NYC
The trio, all longtime members of Yes, have combined for “An Evening of Yes Music and more,” delivering a soaring showcase for many unexpected gems
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Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl Album Review
Producer Giles Martin has vastly improved what his father, George, called the fans’ “eternal shriek” to deliver a more dynamic and definitely more powerful album than the original
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Heart Breathes Life Into Old and New Songs
The iconic classic rock band’s Beautiful Broken is “the new Heart album fans have been waiting for,” says our reviewer. Listen to the title cut
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Jeff Beck’s Guitars + Messages Hail Loudly
The six-string classic rock master fires up his stunning music again, and it comes with a loud message for the world.
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Ringo and His All-Starr Band Bring the Fun in Concert
The former Beatle left his fans ‘elated’ as he sang and drummed on his Fab Four + solo songs and let his All Starrs sing their big tunes too.
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Neil Young Rocks the Globe on EARTH
The classic rock icon and his young but mighty backing band Promise of the Real soar to greatness on a live LP that plays and prays for the planet.
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Watch: Showtime’s Roadies From Cameron Crowe
Will the new Cameron Crowe show be the music business series that gets it right and rocks the tube? Screen the pilot here and you decide.
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Rolling Stones ‘Totally Stripped’ Totally Rocks
When The Rolling Stones are at their best, as they are on this release, they are indeed the world’s greatest.
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Paul Simon Gets Masterful on New Album
Our reviewer finds that the compelling rhythms and cool musical touches on Simon’s 13th solo album add up to a ‘modern masterpiece’
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