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...
John Entwistle | Rarities Oxhumed – Volume One – Compilation Review
I often think of George Harrison and John Entwistle as two sides of the same coin; two rather fine songwriters overshadowed by the more notable and prodigious output of...
Tonite Lets All Make Love In London (Remastered Edition) – CD Review
The remastered (from the original master tape) Tonite Lets All Make Love In London soundtrack brings one instantly back to the kaleidoscopic height of “swinging” London in 1967. British...
The Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – CD Review
The Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra pairs the iconic American band’s original vocal performances with symphonic arrangements. recently recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey...
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...
Chris Thompson | Jukebox: The Ultimate Collection – CD Review
Chris Thompson is known for his work as the lead vocalist and guitarist on many hits with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, including “Blinded By The Light,” “For You” 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...
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...
Cheap Trick | Setlist: The Very Best Of Cheap Trick Live
The Setlist series of live CDs draw together familiar live material with some rarer, more obscure tunes. Featuring remastered tracks, new liner notes, photos and additional bonus material, the...
U2 | Songs Of Surrender – Compilation Release Review
U2’s sprawling Songs of Surrender consists of 40 re-recorded, mostly acoustic and “reinterpreted” versions of songs from the band’s catalog. Relying heavily on vocalist Bono and guitarist the Edge (who also...
