Music Reviews: Lou Reed’s ‘New York,’ Plus Gay Marshall and Rick Shea
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.
Music Reviews: The Underappreciated Barbara Lewis, Plus Bristol Sessions, Allman Brothers, Justin Farren & Christian Kjellvander
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.
Music Reviews: A 1989 Rolling Stones Concert, Plus Rudy De Anda, Darlingside, and Radio Receiver
A 1989 show finds the Stones enthusiastically performing many of their classic numbers. Plus, releases from three little-known but noteworthy artists.
John Lennon Would Have Turned 80 Today
It’s Lennon’s birthday. What would he have thought of today’s world?
Music Reviews: Emma Swift Covers Bob Dylan, Plus Rachel Brooke, Little Richard, and Jordan Tice
A fresh take on some Dylan classics, plus top-notch country, Little Richard reissues, and noteworthy acoustic folk.
Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Plus Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger
Pink Floyd’s drummer comes out of retirement to deliver a live set of his old group’s early material.
