Saxon's excellent 20th full-length, a deluxe edition of a concept album by the late, great Dio, and a rediscovered gem by Dust are among the highlights.
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Music Review: Bob Dylan – ‘Another Self Portrait (1969-1971): The Bootleg Series Vol. 10’
Another Self Portrait, Another Side of Bob Dylan. Wouldn't be the first time.
Read More »Music Review: Sly and The Family Stone – ‘Higher!’ [Four-CD Box Set]
The pioneering group still wants to take you "Higher!" in this four-CD boxed set celebrating the history of the band.
Read More »Music Review: Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott – ‘Memories and Moments’
These modern-day troubadours have reunited for an album of sparse Americana music.
Read More »Music Review: Tommy Keene – `Excitement at Your Feet’
'Excitement at Your Feet' is Tommy Keene's new wave-centered collection of obscure covers.
Read More »Linda Ronstadt Has Parkinson’s Disease and Can No Longer Sing
To hear that Linda is sick and can no longer sing is like a little death. How can the world lose such a voice and not mourn the silence?
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Django Festival Allstars 2012 – Live at Birdland’
Whether recorded in studio, live, or both, this is an album filled with music to make you happy, one you’ll want to hear.
Read More »Music Review: Lyn Stanley – ‘Lost in Romance’
A love affair follows its course in this sultry, blond singer's debut album.
Read More »Music Review: Dead Boots – ‘Veronica’
A blend of classic rock influences with original songs creates a solid musical offering that should be enjoyed by a wide audience.
Read More »Music Review: Deni Bonet – ‘It’s All Good’
An NYC fiddler provides a series of amusing pop rock takes on single girl life.
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