The soundtrack for the upcoming film is a jukebox of what punkers loved in the late '70s.
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Music Review: The Olms – ‘The Olms’
A mixed effort. The group consists of Pete Yorn and J.D. King and their music contains echoes of The Kinks and The Byrds.
Read More »Music Blu-ray/DVD Review: Peter Gabriel – ‘Live In Athens 1987’
A perfect example of how Gabriel marries art and technology like few others to enhance an audience's experience of his art.
Read More »Music Review: Sammy Hagar – ‘Sammy Hagar and Friends’
Sammy Hagar's new collection of songs employs many of his old friends in an uneven set of blues, country, and hard rock.
Read More »Music Review: Boys Club – ‘Live From California – The Complete Concert’
A 1998 concert from The Boys Club—Keith Emerson, Marc Bonilla, and Glenn Hughes—contains previously unreleased nuggets that belong in many a rock fan's collection.
Read More »Music Review: Khaira Arby – ‘Timbuktu Tarab’
Imagine a mixture of Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday and Annie Lennox and you'll have an indication of Khaira Arby's vocal prowess
Read More »Music Review: The Band – ‘Live at The Academy of Music 1971’ [4-CD/1-DVD]
A celebration of rock and roll performed by the band who personified the music as few others ever have.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Peter Gabriel – ‘Live In Athens 1987’
For Peter Gabriel fans, this is a must-own.
Read More »Music Review: The Standells – `Bump’
The Standells' first new album in over 45 years, `Bump,' is a trip back to 1966 proto-punk with new lyrics but familiar attitude.
Read More »Music Reviews: ASG, Dio, Dust, and Saxon
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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