The Doobie Brothers | Sibling Rivalry – Lost Gem

The Doobie Brothers have weathered enough styles and changes in personnel to deserve recognition as the sturdy and successful unit they are. Embracing an easy-going, country-infected stance that has...

Gentle Giant | Civilian – Lost Gem

Released in the spring of 1980, Gentle Giant's Civilian would mark the progressive rock band’s swan song. And even though guitarist Gary Green, keyboardist Kerry Minnear, singer Derek Shulman, bassist Ray...

Bruce Springsteen | Darkness On The Edge Of Town – Lost Gem

As a born and bred New Jerseyan living and breathing rock music in the 70s, I have heralded every Bruce Springsteen album as monumental occurrence in my life. After...

Iggy & The Stooges | Raw Power (Legacy Edition) – CD Review

Iggy Pop & The Stooges are enjoying an incredible renaissance. For one, the 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have a book — The Stooges: The Authorized and Illustrated Story....

Billy Joel | Streetlife Serenade (Limited Edition SACD) – CD Review

One tends to forget the unprecedented run of Billy Joel's hits, his decades-long career and his much-heralded residency at Madison Square Garden. Yet there have been some moments in...

Van Morrison | Astral Weeks – Lost Gem

When he made Astral Weeks, Van Morrison finally tore away the mask he wore during his days as the angry young front man for Them. Released in 1968, Morrison's...

Eric Burdon | ‘Til Your River Runs Dry – Lost Gem

As the powerful, gritty lead singer of the Animals in the 60s, Eric Burdon was an inspiration to the likes of John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix. In 1969, he...

Bad Company | Merchants Of Cool – Lost Gem

Given the nature of the beast, it can be tricky following the membership of Bad Company these days. The original four seem to float in and out of the...

Heaven & Hell | The Devil You Know – CD Review

Reunion albums are not typically built for endurance. They can summon fond memories, hint at the greatness that was, but rarely do they live up to the lofty expectations....

Chris Squire | Fish Out Of Water – Lost Gem

Chris Squire’s debut solo album Fish Out Of Water is enjoying an official limited edition deluxe boxed set re-release. The only original Yes member to appear on all the...