Various Artists | Mullets Rock! – Compilation Review

One of more novel compilations of 2003 was Mullets Rock, a double disc that remarkably captures the rock n' roll spirit of everyday Joes like you and me and...

The Jimi Hendrix Experience Box Set – Box Set Review

The Jimi Hendrix Experience Box Set is a definitive collection of alternate outtakes and vintage live recordings. Spanning a career that exploded in 1966 and never let up for...

The Who | The Ultimate Collection – CD Review

Disclaimer: this review was written one night before John Entwistle passed away. I’m not sure if some of my comments would have changed based on the loss of one...

Various Artists | The Magical Mystery Psych Out: A Tribute To The Beatles

On The Magical Mystery Psych Out: A Tribute To The Beatles, German acid rockers Electric Moon kick things off with a spot-on recreation of "Tomorrow Never Knows." It might...

Bob Dylan & The Band | The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol....

Bob Dylan’s ‘Bootleg Series’ have unearthed some of the singer-songwriter’s most epic moments — from phenomenal live collections like Live 1966: The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert and Bob Dylan...

Robbie Robertson | Testimony – CD Review

Released in tandem with the 40th anniversary of the Band’s The Last Waltz, as well as his autobiography, Robbie Robertson’s Testimony is a snapshot of the songwriter and musician’s...

John Wetton | The Studio Recordings Anthology (Volume 1)

John Wetton has certainly made his mark as the singer of Asia and UK, and a member of King Crimson, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, Family and Roxy Music. He’s...

The Who | Then & Now – CD Review

Then And Now 1964-2004 may be the umpteenth compilation from the Who, but there's something special that sets it apart from its predecessors: new material. Pete Townshend has taken...

Kelakos | Uncorked: Rare Tracks From A Vintage 70s Band – CD Review

There are far too many bands that pass our way that we forget to recall. In their time, they made have built rabid cult followings or contributed to the...

Van Morrison | The Essential Van Morrison – Compilation Review

With Legacy Recordings securing the rights to the meat and potatoes of Van Morrison’s catalog, the drive to get the music in shape and out to consumers is full-on....