Music Reviews: John Fred, Caroline Spence, Abbie Gardner, the Muffs, Delbert McClinton, Abigail Lapell, and Marc Jordan & Amy Sky
A 1960s one-hit wonder, up-and-coming folksingers, a punk-rock reissue, and more new releases.
Musician Interview: Steve Forbert
The singer-songwriter talks about his nearly half-century career, his new album, his influences, and more.
Music Reviews: The Crests’ ‘Sixteen Candles: The Definitive Collection 1957–62,’ plus Michael Weston King and My Darling Clementine
An anthology offers 51 trips to doo-wop heaven. Also: Michael Weston King’s first solo outing in 10 years and Elvis Costello covers from My Darling Clementine.
Music Reviews: The Knack’s ‘Live at the House of Blues,’ plus Ann Peebles, Barney Bentall, and Steven Casper
In a 2001 concert, the Knack relive their glory days. Also, reviews of three more noteworthy releases.
Music Reviews: Mark Knopfler’s ‘The Studio Albums 1996–2007,’ plus Jesper Lindell’s ‘Twilights’
A box set collects the first five solo albums from Dire Straits’ leader and Lindell hits a home run with his sophomore release.
Music Reviews: Willy DeVille’s ‘Venus of the Docks,’ plus Erika Lewis, Michelle Malone, and Stew Cutler
A superlative live set from the late Willy DeVille embraces genres ranging from punk and Cajun to doo-wop and Latin.
By Jeff Burger 