This is one of the most comprehensive and imaginatively assembled box sets ever released on any subject.

The latest in a series of Beatles box sets focuses on 1970's 'Let It Be' and includes a previously unreleased alternate version of the album.

Standouts from Tennessee Ernie Ford's long career, a solo outing from veteran British rocker Brinsley Schwarz, and more new releases.

Chrissie Hynde interprets Bob Dylan and other new CDs pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, Led Zeppelin, and a member of Uncle Walt's Band.

The excellent latest edition of Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series focuses on material from the first half of the 1980s.

An anthology from R&B queen Ruth Brown, Laura Nyro at age 18, a Dori Freeman gem, and more new releases you ought to hear.

The latest gargantuan box set from Germany's Bear Family label showcases seminal rhythm and blues–related music from the Washington, D.C. area.

A star-studded box set surveys highlights from Jimmie Vaughan's long career. Also, five more noteworthy new CDs.

Must-hear covers of Bob Dylan songs fill the soundtrack to Broadway's 'Girl from the North Country.' Also reviewed: a pop-rock gem from Explorer Tapes, a live set from Oregon, newcomer Sierra Ferrell, and Ben Bostick's excellent fourth CD.

A five-CD set shines a light on recordings from the Beach Boys' underappreciated later years. Also, interpretive material from Colin Hay, rehearsal tapes from Gram Parsons, and new music from Ellen Foley.