Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Live on Copacabana Beach,’ Plus Steve Dawson and John R. Miller
A rock concert for one and a half million fans and two more noteworthy releases.
Music Reviews: Van Morrison’s ‘Latest Record Project,’ Our Band, and Laura Nyro
The great Irish singer’s new set is less than great. Also, an excellent new folk/pop duo and a live set reminds us that a fine composer could sing ’em as well as she could write ’em.
Music Reviews: An Expanded Edition of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Skull & Roses’ LP, plus Crowded House and Reigning Sound
A golden anniversary edition doubles the length of the Grateful Dead’s so-called “Skull & Roses” album. Also, Crowded House reunite and a CD from the original Reigning Sound.
Music Reviews: Leo Sayer, Wanderlust, Jack Grace Band, Dana Sipos, and a Tribute to NRBQ’s Cofounder
Revisiting a British pop star’s heyday, a multi-artist hat tip to NRBQ’s Joey Spampinato, and more new releases.
Music Reviews: An Alligator Records Anthology and Tim Buckley Live plus the Four Tunes and Johnny Ace
An independent blues label showcases highlights from its first half-century. Also, a live set from the late, great Tim Buckley and anthologies from two early vocal acts.
Music Reviews: Frank Zappa’s Final U.S. Concert, plus Ashley Riley, Richard X. Heyman, Raoul Vignal, and Nefesh Mountain
A previously unreleased live set from Zappa, one of rock’s most versatile and idiosyncratic performers. Also: Ashley Riley’s gorgeous CD and more new releases.
