Review: Acoustic – Simple Minds
One of the better albums of 2016 (or at least one that deserves inclusion with a note that this is not an album of brand new originals) is Acoustic by…
The Feelies To Release New Album, In Between
The Feelies arrived back in 1980 with the release of their Stiff Records album, Crazy Rhythms. They immediately captured the attention of critics with their unusual style. After the release…
New Jesus And Mary Chain Album, Damage And Joy
It’s been a long, long time since we’ve gotten a new album by The Jesus and Mary Chain. In their prime, during the fresh and relevant period of their releases,…
Leon Russell’s Carney Gets Remastered 200g Vinyl LP
Recently, it was noted that vinyl had outstripped digital download as a medium of distribution. Surprisingly, that announcement is one that evokes disbelief. But there it is. Now, having said…
Legacy Recordings To Lavishly Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Johnny Mathis Affiliation With Columbia Records
Johnny Mathis has enjoyed decades of relevancy as a recording artist. Even some immensely popular bands from the glory years of ’70s Rock n Roll can’t say the same. But…
Pixies’ Doolittle Classic Gets Stereo and Surround Mix On Blu-ray Audio Reissue
Fans of Pixies, the Black Francis (Frank Black)-fronted band that ended its run in 1993 but eventually reformed, should be pleased with the music the original band left behind. One…
Steven Wilson Stereo Remixed Chicago II Planned for January
If there’s nothing I like better (especially in a usually barren November, December, January for music news), it’s seeing how busy that Steven Wilson is. Not too long ago, it…
3CD/1BD Deluxe Edition Of Fresh Cream by Cream Planned For January
Considered one of the great Rock and Roll albums in release, Fresh Cream certainly rocked! It was the 1966 debut release of the newly formed super group, Cream, which boasted…
UK Reissues Complete Derringer Albums on 5CD Box, The Complete Blue Sky Albums 1976-1978
While you might remember Rick Derringer for his roles in The McCoys, which released “Hang On Sloopy”, and his solo work that included his break hits, “Rock and Roll, Hootchie…
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 On CD and TV
There are few classic performers like Tony Bennett in the world of music. Last August, the legend celebrated his 90th birthday with several offerings that included a Radio City Music…
[UPDATE] New Ozzy-era Black Sabbath Set – The Ultimate Collection
For many of us, we’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 4CD Paranoid Box set of the
Syd Barrett CDs Re-released In November
One of the main components to Pink Floyd during their startup years on through to the recording of their second album, A Saucerful of Secrets (1968). Although his contribution to…