Music Reviews: An Expanded Edition of the Ramones’ ‘It’s Alive,’ plus Janiva Magness, Nilsson, and Lost Bayou Ramblers
A live set displays the Ramones at their best. Also, a John Fogerty tribute, unearthed Nilsson music, and a Cajun concert.
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A live set displays the Ramones at their best. Also, a John Fogerty tribute, unearthed Nilsson music, and a Cajun concert.
The fourth in a series of boxed reissues from the Ramones finds them sticking to their back-to-basics approach. Plus new CDs from Johnny & Jaalene, Dave Keller, and a great retrospective from Permanent Green Light.
Rumor had it that Rocket to Russia would find the Ramones adding some sophistication to their music. I’m happy to