An Interview with Lovin’ Spoonful’s John Sebastian
Watch the video or read the transcript of my recent talk with the Lovin’ Spoonful leader/cofounder, who discusses his early years, his classic hits, the Woodstock festival, his new album, and more.
Music Reviews: David Bowie’s ‘Brilliant Adventure’ Plus Elvis Costello’s ‘The Boy Named If’
The latest in a series of David Bowie box sets includes an excellent, previously unreleased album. Elvis Costello’s new CD recalls his early work.
Music Reviews: Alan Freed’s Radio Shows, Eliza Gilkyson, Mickey & Sylvia, and Grant Dermody & Frank Fotusky
A taste of Freed’s historic rock broadcasts, a high point for Gilkyson, a Mickey & Sylvia anthology, and acoustic blues from Dermody & Fotusky.
Music Reviews: A 50th-Anniversary Edition of Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ plus Jeff Tweedy’s ‘Chelsea Walls’ soundtrack and Josh Caterer’s ‘Space Sessions’
A deluxe version of Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ fills six CDs. Also, a reissue of the ‘Chelsea Walls’ soundtrack, with music by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy; and Josh Caterer’s latest.
Music Reviews: A Deluxe Edition of the Band’s ‘Cahoots,’ plus ABBA and Paul Kelly
A new mix and previously unreleased concert material add value to an anniversary edition of the Band’s fourth LP.
Music Reviews: The Doors’ ‘L.A. Woman’ (50th-Anniversary Edition) plus Rod Stewart and a Holiday-themed Anthology
The original Doors’ sixth and final studio album reappears with more than two and a half hours of previously unreleased music.
By Jeff Burger 