Bob Dylan’s Astonishing Growth Spurt
Previously unissued material chronicles Bob Dylan’s phenomenal artistic growth from 1962 to 1966. Plus, the Posies’ second album is reissued and significantly expanded.
Category: Album Reviews
The Grateful Dead’s Grand Experiment, Half a Century Later
A 50th anniversary edition of the Grateful Dead’s adventurous second album, plus a reggae reissue and CDs from new and veteran folksingers.
A Box Set Collects Must-Hear Lou Reed Concerts
A bargain-priced box set collects three illuminating Lou Reed concerts from 1976 and 1989. Plus, a career-spanning anthology from Thomas Dolby and CDs from Chicago Farmer and Raquel Bell.
Surprising CDs from a One-Hit Wonder and the Byrds’ Gene Clark
The Rose Garden, a one-hit wonder from 1967, turn out to be more noteworthy than you might have guessed. Plus a revelatory collection of previously unreleased material from the Byrds’ Gene Clark and standout CDs from Michael Kelsh, Salim Nourallah, and Kevin Gordon.
Bruce Springsteen at the Starting Gate, and More New CDs
A two-CD set preserves Bruce Springsteen’s earliest radio broadcasts. Plus, albums from songwriter Tony Joe White, country/rock artist Joe Ely, and folk/pop newcomer Galen Ayers.
Pink Floyd Under a Microscope, Plus a Classic Animals LP and More
Two books examine Pink Floyd’s discography. Plus, the reissue of a classic from the Animals and new albums from Cliff Westfall and Love Canon.
