Half a century's worth of music reviews, interviews, and commentary
A book documents the history of a popular 1960s British TV rock and pop show. Also, reviews of CDs from Solomon Burke, Sensational Country Blues Wonders!, Paul Winter, and Felix Hatfield.
One of Lou Reed’s best albums, 1989’s ‘New York,’ reappears in a deluxe edition. Plus, an album of Leonard Cohen covers and new music from Rick Shea.
Though remembered today mostly just for a pair of 1960s hits, Barbara Lewis had a lot more to offer. Also reviewed: a collection of historic country sessions, a first-rate Allman Brothers concert, folksinger Justin Farren, and Sweden’s Christian Kjellvander.
A 1989 show finds the Stones enthusiastically performing many of their classic numbers. Plus, releases from three little-known but noteworthy artists.
It’s Lennon’s birthday. What would he have thought of today’s world?
A fresh take on some Dylan classics, plus top-notch country, Little Richard reissues, and noteworthy acoustic folk.
