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2014 was all about 'Food' (Ninja Tune)―the kind one-time hook girl turned chameleonic chanteuse Kelis was serving.
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Win a Joni Mitchell Box Set (‘Love Has Many Faces’) from Blogcritics
New four-disc set is a four-act "ballet" of Mitchell's songs above love curated by the artist herself, along with six new paintings by Mitchell.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Simon and Garfunkel – The Complete Albums Collection’ Box Set a Must-Have for Fans
"Simon and Garfunkel: The Complete Albums Collection" is an incredible box set for the Simon and Garfunkel fans old, and yet to be.
Read More »Music Review: The Smashing Pumpkins – ‘Monuments to an Elegy’
The newest Smashing Pumpkins record is a winner, simply put.
Read More »Music Review: The Piano Guys – ‘Wonders’ [Deluxe CD/DVD Edition]
The Piano Guys offer intricate, innovative mashups of classical and popular music (such as Beethoven and Dave Matthews) in a deluxe package.
Read More »Music Review: Marianne Faithfull – ‘Give My Love to London’
Marianne Faithfull's 20th album celebrates 50 years in the music business and pulls together themes and styles from her distinguished career.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: Genesis – ‘Three Sides Live’
The Blu-ray debut of 'Three Sides Live' by Genesis provides an excellent opportunity to catch them on their way to superstardom.
Read More »Music Review: Arrica Rose and the . . . ‘s – ‘Wavefunction’
Arrica Rose and the . . .'s are a poetic, ethereal ensemble difficult to pigeonhole.
Read More »Music Review: Paul McCartney and Wings – ‘Venus and Mars’ [Archive Collection]
Another addition to the slow-but-sure Archive Collection reissue program, this 1975 pop classic has some great bonus tracks.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from Nicki Minaj, Neil Young, Lee Ann Womack, Willie Nelson and More
Plus Everclear, Cracker, Jason Marsalis, Soundgarden, Cream (R.I.P. Jack Bruce) and R.E.M.
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