Previously Rumored Stones Hits Package, Honk, Is Now Confirmed
With the cyclical release of a collection of incredibly marketable Rolling Stones hits in bloom, the band has – once again – targeted a new generation of Stones fans. This…
Billy Paul Celebrated In 2CD Me & Mrs Jones: The Anthology
For many, the only approach to Billy Paul was by listening – and revering – his only massive #1 hit, “Me and Mrs Jones”. That song alone captured the intensity…
Cheap Trick The Epic Archive, Vol 3 – 1984-1992 From Real Gone Delivers On LP for RSD, CD
Record Store Day generally initiates a lot of excitement for the vinyl rarities that eventually are up for grabs. For some, this represents upcoming titles soon to be seen on…
New 3CD, 6LP Stevie Nicks Collection, Stand Back 1981-2017
Stevie Nicks has enjoyed a massively successful career with Fleetwood Mac, and her solo work, of which she has eight impressive albums. With the dust settling down in Fleetwood Mac…
Kate Bush To Release 4CD Breakout Box, The Other Sides
The Kate Bush camp has done quite well with the range of increased awareness since the release of her live album, Before The Dawn (2016), and her newly remastered sets…
New Mike +The Mechanics Album, Out Of The Blue
Mike Rutherford of Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics has enjoyed considerable successes with both bands. With Genesis, he weathered lineup changes and greater demands in songs as the band…
ALBUM REVIEW: VAN DUREN, “Waiting – The Van Duren Story” (original documentary soundtrack)
In trying to write this “review”, I have to make some immediate disclosures: this will not be easy nor objective. That’s not meant in a negative fashion. You see, I…
UFO To Release 2CD The Best Of UFO: Will The Last Man Standing [Turn Out The Lights]
UFO has long been a favorite of hard rock fans. My brother is STILL an immense fan of the band and every album they’ve made. And they’ve made some great…
CD REVIEWS: ALEX CHILTON, “SONGS FROM ROBIN HOOD LANE” & “FROM MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS”
Here’s the backstory first: February 8 will see Bar/None Records’ release of two thought-provoking looks at an often-overlooked period of rock icon Alex Chilton’s long, curious career. Alex was at…
Gordon Lightfoot To Get 2CD Singles Collection, The Complete Singles 1970-1980
Since the ’60s, Gordon Lightfoot has been giving fans his unique folk-styled tunes. It wasn’t until his breakout hit, “If You Could Read My Mind” from his fifth album, Sit…
The Decemberists To Release Five-Track EP, Traveling On
I never underestimate the power of outtakes released as an EP after the issue of the album they were recorded for. Sometimes, the tracks are far too good to ignore.…
Album Review: Various Artists, “White Lace and Promises: The Songs of Paul Williams”
You know Paul Williams. Depending on what generation you hail from, you may not know that you know Paul Williams, but trust me. You do. You may know him as…