Celebrating Music’s Social Power, and Paul Young’s Career
A new box set explores the social power of music, plus a career-spanning anthology from British blue-eyed soul singer Paul Young.
Category: Album Reviews
Take Another Look at Ritchie Valens
Two anthologies suggest what might have been for early rocker Ritchie Valens. Plus, CDs from Megg Farrell, Duke Robillard, and Jimmy Vaughan.
A Rolling Stones Anthology—with a Bonus
A new anthology collects much of the Rolling Stones’ best work since 1971. Plus, albums by Harpdog Brown, Vegas Strip Kings, Johnny Shines, Culture, and Chad Richard.
A Priceless Glimpse of Very Early Dylan
A three-CD set collects some of Bob Dylan earliest performances and interviews. Plus, music from Girls on Grass and Nils Lofgren and a film of a Woody Guthrie tribute concert.
It’s Time Again to Play Van Morrison’s ‘Healing Game’
A 1997 Van Morrison album reappears in an expanded three-CD edition. Plus, new albums from the Honey Dewdrops and Tylor & the Train Robbers, and a 1968 concert set from the Bee Gees.
Praiseworthy Girl Groups You’ve Never Heard
An anthology uncovers obscure gems from the girl-group genre. Plus, CDs from Good Old Boys, the Cleverlys, Mitch Woods, and Mary Lane.
