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The latest anthology version of The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' delivers amazing sound quality, demos and outtakes, and a 100-page book.
Read More »Three Reasons to Take Another Stroll Down the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ on Its 50th Anniversary
Jeff Burger
A Massive Anthology Showcases the Bakersfield Sound
A 10-CD box set chronicles the rise of country music’s Bakersfield sound. Plus, releases from Brian Wilson and the Carter Family.
Read More »A Live Set Underscores Paul Young’s Excellence
A live set from pop/soul singer Paul Young, plus the soundtrack from the Springsteen-inspired 'Blinded by the Light' and CDs from Dale Boyle, Big Star, and Modern Love Child.
Read More »‘Live 1969’ Box Set Documents Elvis Presley’s Comeback
Elvis Presley had a lot to prove in 1969. A box set documents this key career juncture. Plus, a look at influential early country recordings.
Read More »Obscure Acts Excel on Multi-Genre Box Set, Plus Leonard Cohen, Leeroy Stagger, and More
A labor of love produces four discs’ worth of great music. Plus, Leonard Cohen, Leeroy Stagger, and more.
Read More »More Evidence Elliott Murphy Should Be Famous, Plus Music from Ben Davis Jr., the Muffs, and Sunny War
Rocker Elliott Murphy shines on a new live album. Plus music from Ben Davis Jr., the Muffs, and Sunny War.
Read More »Ian & Sylvia’s ‘Lost Tapes’ Found, Plus Music from Commander Cody, Bill Scorzari, Flamin’ Groovies, and Shane Alexander
Previously unavailable live recordings from Canada’s Ian & Sylvia include great material. Plus releases from Commander Cody, Bill Scorzari, the Flamin’ Groovies, and Shane Alexander.
Read More »A Rare Jewel from Jamaica’s Melodians, Plus Hot Club of Cowtown, Steve Goodman, and the Rails
The rare 1970 debut from Jamaica's influential Melodians resurfaces with bonus tracks. Plus, CDs from Hot Club of Cowtown, Steve Goodman, and the Rails.
Read More »‘Woodstock: Back to the Garden’ – Gargantuan Box Set Celebrates 1969’s Legendary Festival
Fifty years after rock’s most famous festival, a giant box set delivers just about everything but the mud, rain, and traffic jams.
Read More »A Live Showcase for NRBQ’s Diversity, Plus Albums from Steve Van Zandt, Donovan, and Che Apalache
The latest live album from NRBQ favors their rock/pop side and comes with a concert DVD. Plus CDs from Steve Van Zandt, Donovan and Che Apalache.
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