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September 17, 2019 Film/TV Reviews / Music Reviews

Music & Film Reviews: Paul Young ‘Live at Rockpalast,’ plus ‘Blinded by the Light,’ Dale Boyle, Big Star, and Modern Love Child

A live set from pop/soul singer Paul Young, plus the soundtrack from the Springsteen-inspired ‘Blinded by the Light’ and CDs from Dale Boyle, Big Star, and Modern Love Child.

January 30, 2019 Music Reviews

Music Review: ‘Springsteen on Broadway,’ plus Tom Petty, Big Star, and the Animals

Bruce Springsteen’s acclaimed Broadway show remains compelling on CD. Plus, noteworthy reissues from Tom Petty, Big Star, and the Animals.

January 11, 2018 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Del Shannon’s ‘Dublin Sessions’ and Big Star ‘Live at Lafayette’s Music Room,’ plus John Gorka and the Railsplitters

Previously unheard Del Shannon tracks and another notable Big Star reissue, plus new albums from John Gorka and the Railsplitters.

August 31, 2017 Music Reviews

Music Review: ‘I Am the Cosmos,’ by Big Star’s Chris Bell

This fine solo album offers more evidence that Chris Bell, who started the influential Big Star with the better-known Alex Chilton, played at least as large a role in its early music.

August 7, 2017 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: The Raspberries’ ‘Pop Art Live,’ plus Alex Chilton, Andrew Belle, and Double Naught Spy Car

Pop Art Live makes the strongest case yet for the Raspberries’ importance.

June 12, 2017 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Fleetwood Mac Are Back—Sort Of, plus Big Star, Lisa Said, and More

Wondering whether we’ll ever see another Fleetwood Mac album? Actually, one just came out—sort of.

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