The Standells' first new album in over 45 years, `Bump,' is a trip back to 1966 proto-punk with new lyrics but familiar attitude.
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Music Review: Santana – ‘The Essential Santana’
Not the definitive collection from Carlos Santana, but these two discs have more than enough nuggets for those who don't have them all already.
Read More »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: The Rides – ‘Can’t Get Enough’
A meeting of equals who aren't out to prove anything except how much they love what they do.
Read More »Music Review: George Thorogood and The Destroyers – ‘Move It On Over’ [2013 Reissue]
Even on this second album, George Thorogood and The Destroyers had already established the sound that would keep them popular for the next 35 years.
Read More »Music Review: George Thorogood and The Destroyers – ‘George Thorogood and The Destroyers’ [2013 Reissue]
George Thorogood and The Destroyers sound as fresh and fun now on this CD as they did 36 years ago.
Read More »Music Review: Elvis Presley – “Elvis at Stax: Deluxe Edition”
I had always thought that Elvis's ‘70s music was past its sell date. This new three-CD set has completely changed that perception.
Read More »Concert Review: Outside Lands Festival 2013: Friday, August 9 Recap
Outside Lands Festival got off to a great start with Paul McCartney, Yeasayer, and Band of Horses performing on Friday.
Read More »Concert Review: AmericanaramA Festival of Music, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 8/3/13
AmericanaramA has set a high bar for all single-day concert events to come.
Read More »Concert Review: Americanarama Festival of Music at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, August 3, 2013
Generations of blues, rock, folk and alt-country musicians came together for a memorable evening that celebrated the legends of the past while showcasing the current talent.
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