New Joe Cocker 2CD Retrospective, The Life Of A Man, In December
It’s been nearly one year ago since we’ve lost Joe Cocker. If you’re like me, some of his great songs has often been replayed in one way or another since…
New 2CD Carly Simon Collection, Songs From The Trees, In November
Several weeks back, I mentioned the companion album collection of Carly Simon songs meant to sidle up next to Simon’s upcoming autobiography, Boys In The Trees: A Memoir. I knew…
4CD Box The Legendary Live Tapes 1978-1981 Featuring Weather Report
If you dug Jazz, listened to Rock, and listened to music experimentally in the ’70s, chances are great that you dabbled in the area of Fusion Jazz. That’s where Rock…
The MGM Years 1965-1973 For Roy Orbison In December Plus More
Back in August, the news that there would be a collected Box set for later Roy Orbison classics was well-received. The Box, which will contain thirteen CDs of new 2015…
Tracy Chapman Gets First Greatest Hits Set In November
Tracy Chapman illumined a late eighties mindset with the plight of poverty on her massive hit, “Fast Car”. With dreams of a better life, and the struggle to get there,…
New 3CD Career Erasure Collection, Always, Planned For October
Mute Records will release a new singles collection for Erasure, the band from the UK , which featured Andy Bell and Vince Clarke. This new box will offer 3CDs with…
[UPDATE] Jack Bruce, Cream, BBM – Sunshine Of Your Love – A Life In Music 2CD Collection Coming In October
Jack Bruce, one of the greats in the annals of Rock and Roll, gave a lot of music via the many bands that he played with. In addition, Jack Bruce…
New Bootleg Series For Bob Dylan Fans In November
I’m certainly late to the game for all serious Bob Dylan fans with this notice of the upcoming new volume in the Bootleg Series. But better late than never is…
[UPDATE] 5-Disc Staple Singers Box, Faith And Grace: A Family Journey 1953-1976, Set For November
As promised, I said I’d be back with a cover shot, and a track list. You now have all there is to know about a great set! In addition to…
Volume Three: The Track Singles – The Who 45 RPM 7″ Singles Box For October
Currently, there are two exclusive 7″ Singles Box sets featuring the released Who songs. The first, The Brunswick Singles represented the 1965-1966 gestational period for the band. It included eight…
Bee Gees Compilation, You Should Be Dancing, Out In November
Here’s the info on the You Should Be Dancing title planned for the Bee Gees that I touched on a few weeks back. It appears to be nothing new. It…
5CD Staple Singers Box, Faith And Grace: A Family Journey 1953-1976, Set For November
If you hear the name Staples, and you start to hum a familiar tune, chances are you know exactly who The Staple Singers were. Although their roots extends farther back…