A box set from Steve Miller Band collects alternate versions and live tracks, including much previously unreleased material.
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Music Reviews: The Ramones ‘It’s Alive’ 40th Anniversary Set Delivers a Shot of Adrenaline, Plus Nilsson and More
The 40th anniversary of the Ramones live album 'It's Alive' will get you out of bed, into the shower, and dancing down the street.
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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 »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.
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