TAPSheet: Release Notes – 08/23/16
For fans of Steve Earle, there will be a 2CD 30th Anniversary Edition of his 1986 set, Guitar Town. That will be expected to release on October 14 via MCA…
New Marillion Album, FEAR, Set For September
Marillion has been a solid fixture in music since the early ’80s. From their first album, Script For A Jester’s Tear (1983) until their last, Sounds That Can’t Be Made…
Next Wave Of Pink Floyd 180g Vinyl Remasters In September
Pink Floyd has enjoyed more than a few years of reissue excitement with their careful handling of their classic album sets as well as the unearthing of extra material for…
The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul (1966) Reissued On 2CD and 2LP Deluxe Editions
When you note the name Otis Redding, you often stop and take some notice as to what is being mentioned along with his name. This time, it’s a remastered and…
New Metallica Album, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, On Calendar For November
The LA Thrash Metal band, Metallica, has forged a solid reputation for being a producer of enduring songs. With a wide following, the band has been able to experiment outside…
The Ambient Series: New Tangerine Dream EP, Quantum Key
It’s now been 17 months since the sudden passing of Edgar Froese, the headliner behind Tangerine Dream and its more than 45 years of existence. Although the band was at…
20th Anniversary Edition Of The Great Southern Trendkill By Pantera Coming In October
By the time heavy metal band, Pantera arrived at The Great Southern Trendkill, they had already released seven studio sets including their popular Cowboys From Hell (1990), followed by the…
Review: Culture Factory Reissues Of Wishbone Four and Argus
Sadly, the original tapes of Wishbone Four, the fourth studio set by Wishbone Ash, have been lost (or so I’ve been told). With a murky production, the album could have…
Real Gone Music To Release 2CD Collection Of Eddie Money, The Complete Hits And More!
Can you imagine the thrill of leaving behind a job for the chase of Rock and Roll fame? And getting it? That’s the pursuit story of Eddie Money, who left…
Tom Verlaine Self-Titled Solo Album And Dreamtime Get Reissued For October
One of the shining moments from the late ’70s were the emerging post-punk bands. Collectively, they generated more than a wealth of material, often in collectible non-album releases. That era…
New Green Day Album, Revolution Radio
Since their arrival in the ’90s, Green Day has not only dominated the hearts and musical tastes of that generation, they have produced viable albums that effectively stand the test…
New Leonard Cohen Album, You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen’s story is a fascinating one. He began his music career in the ’60s with a stunning selection of songcraft that blended his unique poetic ability with his favored…