Syd Barrett | An Introduction To Syd Barrett – Compilation Review

Emerging from the whimsical, sometimes sad, but always intriguing story of original Pink Floyd songwriter/singer Syd Barrett are the man’s amazing songs. Whether led into madness, a late 60s...

Donovan | The Essential Donovan – CD Review

There are millions of reasons why Grandmaster Flash and Madonna shouldn't be in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but there's absolutely no excuse why it has taken...

Roger Daltrey | Gold – CD Review

Roger Daltrey never set out to be a solo artist. He’s always been content being the lead singer of the Who. But it was inevitable the opportunity would come...

Van Morrison | The Authorized Bang Collection – CD Review

The Authorized Bang Collection, a sprawling three CD set, presents a library of Van Morrison’s early songs when he was recording for Bang Records, founded by American producer and...

The Kinks | The Journey – Part 1 – Compilation Review

I’m not sure you’re likely to find a better bunch of songs to enjoy than a collection of early tunes from the Kinks. One of the greatest ever British...

Emerson, Lake & Palmer | Singles – Compilation Review

The Singles boxset allows one to traipse across Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s substantial oeuvre by listening to a dozen 7’’ vinyl records, with music plucked from the band’s 1970...

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...

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...

The Keith Emerson Trio – CD Review

Not every unearthed rare recording from the greatest vintage rock guys and gals is always worth listening to. The sound quality from bygone eras or hastily recorded tracks off...

Blue Öyster Cult | The Essential Blue Öyster Cult – CD Review

I know great fans of a particular band will argue over what exactly would be that band's essential songs, so I usually err on the side of caution when...