Def Leppard Classic, Hysteria, To Get 30th Anniversary Sets
The interest surrounding the young band, Def Leppard, was near a fever pitch on radios and written media. The band, which formed in 1977, had a drummer, aged fifteen, and…
Ramones Classic, Leave Home, To Get 40th Anniversary Treatment
Following up a great debut like Ramones, released in 1976, was always going to be a trick. That album generated not only a fourteen track classic running just under 30…
Bundled Eagles Hits Package, Their Greatest Hits, Volumes 1 & 2, (CD/LP) Planned
Today, we have an interesting bundle opportunity for fans of The Eagles. As you well know, The first Greatest Hits package for the band sold extremely well. In the US…
New Bronski Beat Album, The Age Of Reason, Scheduled For August
Bronski Beat, although short-lived as a band, left a lasting mark in the annals of great music. Considered synth-pop in the era where synth-pop was at its height as an…
New Barclay James Harvest Reissue Of Octoberon Planned For July
One of Rock’s more shamefully underrated bands are Barclay James Harvest. Originating in the late ’60s, when many of the English prog bands were starting to take root, BJH showcased…
I Need A New Album From Patti Smith
When Patti Smith released her ground-breaking Horses album back in 1975, I was in love. Not only with Horses and every incredible song on it, but also with her. Needless…
New Public Service Broadcast Album, Every Valley, Planned For July
Back in 2014, I was initiated to the hypnotic music of Public Service Broadcasting with their 2013 debut, Inform-Educate-Entertain. While a band like this isn’t always to America’s taste, it’s…
Yoko Ono 1971 Album, Fly, To Be Reissued In July (2CD, 2LP, DD)
Yoko Ono has released quite a catalog of albums. In those, they have deviated wildly from extreme advant-garde, effective pop culture, and straight out attempts at acceptance. But no matter…
Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of A Rock Vocal Legend: Gregg Allman
It is as obvious as anything could possibly be. It is engraved in the minds of anybody who’s ever given it any thought. Gregg Allman will go down as one…
Introverse Media Releases The Co-Op Communique Volume Three
The Co-Op Communique Volume Three — a music compilation from Introverse Media’s Co-Op arts discovery outreach — is now available for free download here! The Co-Op is intentionally introducing listeners…
First Two Laura Nyro Albums To Be Reissued In 2CD Mono Set – A Little Magic, A Little Kindness
One of my favorite female singers from the ’60s and ’70s was Laura Nyro. A creator of great music that found more chart action with other bands and singers’ versions…
UK To Release New Kiss Collection, KISSWORLD – The Best Of KISS
KISS has had quite a profound impact on Rock and Roll back in the ’70s. I knew few who were not as enthralled about their emergence as many were. And…