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June 30, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Frank Sinatra’s ‘Watertown,’ plus Frank Zappa, Peter Rowan, James Holvay, and Cowboy Junkies

A forgotten gem from Sinatra gets another chance in the spotlight. Plus, previously unreleased material from another Frank and three more new CDs.

June 23, 2022 Film/TV Reviews / Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Licked Live in NYC,’ plus ‘Americana Railroad,’ Beach Boys’ ‘Sounds of Summer,’ ‘United Dreadlocks,’ and Paul Winter’s ‘Concert in the Barn’

The Stones issue a 2003 concert. Also, train-themed and reggae anthologies, Beach Boys hits, and a jazz concert at dawn.

June 16, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: ABBA’s ‘CD Album Box Set,’ plus Brad Absher, David Newbould, Michael Martin Murphey, and Rod Picott

A 10-CD box delivers all the Swedish pop group’s hits-packed albums, including 2021’s ‘Voyage,’ plus non-LP tracks.

June 9, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: The Rolling Stones’ ‘El Mocambo 1977,’ plus Neurotic Outsiders, Railroad Earth, and Asleep at the Wheel

In 1977, the Stones took a break from huge venues to play a tiny club with memorable results.

June 2, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Mary Gauthier, John Coltrane, Charlie Musselwhite, Edie Carey, Michael McDermott, and Laney Jones

Gauthier arrives at a hopeful place, plus an anniversary edition of a classic Coltrane CD and more new releases.

May 26, 2022 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Banditos, Bryan Ferry, Heidi Talbot, Zero, and May Erlewine

A half dozen noteworthy new CDs, including the Dirt Band’s collection of Dylan covers and a potentially star-making third release from Banditos.

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Now available: A paperback North American edition of Dylan on Dylan, Japanese editions of Lennon on Lennon and Dylan on Dylan, a Spanish edition of Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen, and an Italian edition of Dylan on Dylan.

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Top Posts & Pages

  • Music & Film Reviews: Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre,' plus Wailin' Jennys, Martha High, and Jenn Rawling
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  • Music Reviews: 'The Rolling Stones On Air,' plus Belle and Sebastian and More
  • Music Review: Lesley Gore's 'Love Me by Name'
  • Music Review: Fleetwood Mac's 'Tusk' Expanded

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