Reissues

The 'Essential Earth, Wind & Fire' collection tells the band's story better than anything I can think of, and it is one that is well worth hearing.

A unique sidetrack in the career of a country superstar, this reissue presents two of the better gospel albums of the 1970s.

Irma Thomas’ material probably would not have changed the course of soul music but remains a good example of the soul sound of the early 1970s.

The 1992 all-star tribute concert comes to DVD for the first time and includes 40 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage.

Thirteen discs modeled after the Americanized editions that first-generation fans grew up with. The 'Capitol sound' has been mostly ditched in favor of the 2009 remasters.

This re-release is a delightful chance to revisit the original CD and to hear many additional bonus tunes.

My favorites include everything from studio releases by Clutch, NIN, and Run The Jewels, to a reissued gem from early American metal band Dust. One of them is my absolute favorite of 2013.

Thirteen discs containing the stereo and mono versions of the Capitol Records albums are collected in one place.

2013 should best be remembered as the year progressive rock band Nektar made a big comeback, with a new album and worthy reissues of their classic '70s LPs.

Two reissues that provide reliable, if not always inspired, performances.