Recordings
Best Classic Bands offers smart, informed and unbiased assessments of the latest rock album releases and reissues to offer readers guidance on what sounds they might enjoy.
Loudon Wainwright III’s ‘Loudon Live in London’: Review
The meat of the show is in the self-penned material, which underscores his wordplay, humor and confessional lyrics.
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The Doors’ ‘Live at the Matrix’ Showcases the Band in 1967: Review
Recorded in concert before they had any hits, the performances reveal a band that was fully formed from the onset.
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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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Rolling Stones ‘Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush’ Features Rarely Played Songs: Review
Throughout the set, the band seems to have at least as much fun as their audience.
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Massive Laura Nyro Box Set Uncovers Her Songwriting Genius
The acclaimed singer-songwriter and Rock Hall inductee is the subject of Hear My Song: The Collection, 1966 – 1995, a 19-CD Deluxe collection
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Expanded Edition of ‘Living in the Material World’: Review
George Harrison’s second post-Beatles studio release spawned a #1 single, “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).”
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‘Talking Heads: 77’ Box Set Includes CBGB Concert—Review
If you don’t already own the album—which sounds as vital as ever nearly half a century after its release—buying this boxed set should be a no-brainer.
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The Allman Brothers Band’s High-Octane Last Concert—Review
The theatre had been the site of annual concerts by the group, which reportedly gave more performances there than anywhere else.
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Elvis Costello ‘King of America & Other Realms’ Box Set: Review
The remastered album is joined by additional studio tracks, demos, outtakes and concert performances. The material spans nearly four decades.
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‘He Took Us by Storm’ Features Artists Influenced by Bob Dylan: Review
The program embraces many well-known artists, such as Dion, David Crosby, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Leon Russell, Donovan, Tom Rush and Johnny Winter.
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