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Daryl Hall & John Oates: Live in Dublin DVD Review: 90 Minutes of Hits

By Greg Barbrick | Apr 14, 2015

My connection to the music of Hall & Oates goes back a long way. I remember “She's Gone” in 1973, ...

Shania Twain: Shania: Still the One: Live from Vegas Blu-ray Review

By Lorna Miller | Apr 12, 2015

Shania: Still the One: Live from Vegas captures the complete stage performance of Shania Twain from her two-year residency at ...

The Wrecking Crew Movie Review: A Musical History and a Labor of Love

By Darcy Staniforth | Mar 13, 2015

A few months back Marc Maron released an episode of his podcast, WTF, where he sat down with Denny Tedesco ...

Come Together: A Beatles Tribute Documentary Review: Meet the Faux Beatles!

By Kit O'Toole | Mar 8, 2015

At this very moment, a Beatles tribute band is likely playing a concert somewhere throughout the world. Over 8,000 groups ...

By Gordon S. Miller | Feb 24, 2015

While any chance to see the Francis Ford Coppola's award-winning masterpiece is a great treat, this LIVE presentation of The ...

Rye Coalition: The Story of the Hard Luck 5 DVD Review: A Band of Brothers Bound Together

By Cinema Sentries | Jan 3, 2015

Written by S. Edward Sousa There's an old essay by Sarah Vowell, “These Little Town Blues,” it's in the Take ...

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault – Hampton Coliseum (Live in 1981) Review: A Welcome Trip Back

By Jade Blackmore | Nov 25, 2014

Recently released from the Rolling Stones archives, this show took place on Keith Richards' 38th birthday on Dec 18, 1981. ...

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault – L.A. Forum (Live in 1975) DVD Review: It’s Only a Concert Video, but I Like It

By Mat Brewster | Nov 24, 2014

In a thousand years, at universities all over the world, in classes titled "Rock 'N' Roll 101," professors will lay ...

Genesis: Three Sides Live Blu-ray Review: …And Then They Were Live…

By Gordon S. Miller | Nov 12, 2014

Available for the first time as a stand-alone DVD and on Blu-ray, Genesis: Three Sides Live was initially released on ...

Looking for Johnny: The Legend of Johnny Thunders DVD Review: Even in Death, He Still Slings Six-strings

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 28, 2014

Written by S. Edward Sousa The Murder City Devils, one of the great outsider rock bands of the past two ...

The Blues Magoos: Psychedelic Resurrection Album Review

By Jade Blackmore | Oct 26, 2014

The psychedelic sound of the late 1960s produced many bands with colorful names and one mainstream hit. The Vanilla Fudge, ...

Alabama & Friends at the Ryman CD/DVD Review: Celebrating 40 Years

By Lorna Miller | Oct 19, 2014

Alabama was formed in 1969 by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook. Over the course of their career, ...

The Midnight Special Six-DVD Set Review: Offers a Glimpse at 1970s America

By Cinema Sentries | Sep 30, 2014

Written by S. Edward Sousa Ask me about the 1970s and two images come to mind: Joey Ramone's jean clad ...

Grateful Dead 2014 Meet-Up at the Movies: Beat Club 4/21/72 Review

By Gordon S. Miller | Aug 14, 2014

On July 17, Fathom Events and Rhino Entertainment teamed up to present the annual “Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies” in ...

Peter Gabriel: Back to Front: Live in London Blu-ray Review: A Concert to Put in Your Eyes and Ears

By Gordon S. Miller | Aug 1, 2014

Recorded over two nights in October 2013 at London's The O2, Back to Front presents Peter Gabriel in concert during ...

Book Review: Overlooked / Underappreciated: 354 Recordings That Demand Your Attention by Greg Prato

By Kit O'Toole | Jul 25, 2014

Writing a book entitled Overlooked/Underappreciated: 354 Recordings That Demand Your Attention is fraught with difficulty. The selections are based purely ...

Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano Blu-ray Review: Fans Should Invest in It

By Gordon S. Miller | Jul 14, 2014

From 2004 to 2009, Elton John served a five-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. That evening of music ...

Musical Oddities from the Warner Archive

By Luigi Bastardo | Jul 11, 2014

While Friedrich Nietzsche is perhaps best known today by under-read Facebook users as the guy who said "Without music, life ...

The Who: Quadrophenia – Live in London Blu-ray Review: A Stunning Audio and Visual Presentation

By generaljabbo | Jun 28, 2014

When The Who first toured for their classic rock opera Quadrophenia back in the 1970s, the technology of the day ...

The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story DVD Review: The Madcap’s Rise and Fall

By Jade Blackmore | Jun 13, 2014

Syd Barrett's tragic journey from being the creative force behind Pink Floyd to becoming a virtual recluse in a few ...

Jurassic Park Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review: Mondo Releases John Williams’ Music on Vinyl

By Greg Barbrick | Jun 9, 2014

We are obviously big fans of the movies around here, and the soundtracks to those films can be equally compelling. ...

SIFF 2014 Review: Strictly Sacred: A Film about Girl Trouble

By Greg Barbrick | May 30, 2014

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) may not be Cannes, or Tribeca for that matter, but it sure was the ...

Concert Review: Billy Joel Says Hello to Hollywood Bowl – 05/17/14

By Gordon S. Miller | May 23, 2014

During the first of three concerts scheduled, Billy Joel made his Hollywood Bowl debut and played a set filled with ...

Bob Dylan: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 7: No Direction Home: The Soundtrack Review

By Gordon S. Miller | May 17, 2014

This volume of Dylan’s Bootleg Series is the soundtrack to Martin Scorsese’s documentary No Direction Home: Bob Dylan, which debuted ...

The Who: Sensation: The Story of Tommy DVD Review: Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of the Groundbreaking Rock Opera

By Kit O'Toole | Apr 26, 2014

This year marks the 45th anniversary of The Who's landmark rock opera Tommy, and the celebrations and accolades continue. In ...

By Greg Barbrick | Apr 23, 2014

They call themselves “Featfans,” and are to Little Feat what the Deadheads are to the Grateful Dead. Recently the Featfans ...

Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) Review: A Classic Album Worthy of the Treatment

By generaljabbo | Mar 25, 2014

In Elton John's long and storied career, few, if any, of his albums have been as beloved as Goodbye Yellow ...

Elvis Presley: Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis Legacy Edition Review: The King’s Homecoming Concert in Its Entirety

By generaljabbo | Mar 22, 2014

When Elvis Presley played a concert in Memphis, TN, in 1961, few, if any in the audience probably suspected it ...

Eric Clapton: The 1970s Review DVD Review: Between Cream and 461 Ocean Boulevard

By Greg Barbrick | Mar 11, 2014

The video company Sexy Intellectual specialize in unauthorized biographies, such as From Straight to Bizarre: Zappa, Beefheart, Alice Cooper and ...

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (Deluxe Edition) DVD Review: Star-studded, Jam-packed, Mid-career Celebration of One of Rock’s Greats

By Mat Brewster | Mar 9, 2014

The 1980s were not particularly kind to Bob Dylan. There were a few highlights including successful tours with Tom Petty ...

Concert Review: The History of the Eagles, The Forum, Inglewood, CA, 01/22/14

By Gordon S. Miller | Jan 23, 2014

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, The Eagles began the second week of their six-night stand at Los Angeles' newly refurbished Forum ...

The Doors: R-Evolution Blu-ray Review: Your Eyes Can See Them

By Gordon S. Miller | Jan 20, 2014

Over the course of 72 minutes, R-Evolution presents a visual history of The Doors (John Densmore, Robbie Kreiger, Ray Manzarek, ...

The Blue Eyes Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review: Another Strong Entry in the JG Thirlwell Catalog

By Greg Barbrick | Jan 18, 2014

JG Thirlwell is nothing if not prolific. He has recorded over 30 albums in a variety of styles, under such ...

20 Feet from Stardom DVD Review: An Essential Addition to Any Music Fan’s Library

By Kit O'Toole | Jan 14, 2014

When recalling the Rolling Stones' 1969 single “Gimme Shelter,” one thinks of Mick Jagger's snarling lead vocal. Equally important to ...

Bryan Ferry: Live in Lyon DVD Review: Smooth, Professional Concert Crooning

By Kent Conrad | Dec 13, 2013

After a certain age, all British rock musicians seem to funnel into one style of music. It begins gradually (and ...

’83 US Festival Days 1-3 DVD Review: Essential Viewing for Fans of the ’80s

By Kit O'Toole | Dec 8, 2013

When hot summer winds blow, music festivals are sure to follow. Today, multi-day events such as Lollapalooza and Coachella are ...

Morrissey: 25 Live Review: November Spawned a Monster of a Blu-ray

By Steve Geise | Nov 23, 2013

OK, it actually came out in late October, but I just watched it and the tagline was too tempting to ...

Book Review: The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story by Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew Robinson, and Kyle Baker

By Kit O'Toole | Nov 18, 2013

This holiday season has seen an astonishing number of Beatles-related books and CDs, some tying in with the upcoming 50th ...

CeeLo Green Is Loberace: Live in Vegas Blu-ray Review: What Happened in Vegas?

By Darcy Staniforth | Nov 15, 2013

Oh, Ceelo. I had such high hopes when your disc arrived in the mail. I am a fan of the ...

Springsteen & I DVD Review: You Either Get It or You Don’t

By Cinema Sentries | Nov 7, 2013

Written by Lisa McKay One theory of the etymology of the word “fan” is that it derives from “fanatic,” a ...

East End Babylon: The Cockney Rejects Story DVD Review: Punk Hooligans for Life

By Greg Barbrick | Nov 7, 2013

For a guy from the northwest corner of America, watching the story of the Cockney Rejects in East End Babylon ...

Move Me Brightly: Celebrating Jerry Garcia’s 70th Birthday Blu-ray Review: Old and New Heads Celebrate Captain Trips

By Mat Brewster | Nov 4, 2013

There's a moment in the middle of Move Me Brightly where David Hidalgo talks about the time Jerry Garcia showed ...

Various Artists: Mad Men Christmas Album Review: Smell the Booze, Feel the Christmas Angst

By Greg Barbrick | Nov 2, 2013

The only question I had about the Mad Men Christmas collection was what took them so long? This 12-song compilation ...

Concert Review: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton

By Gordon S. Miller | Oct 31, 2013

After debuting at the Royal Albert Hall and a few performances in the UK, “Danny Elfman's Music From the Films ...

The Velvet Underground: Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII DVD Review: Well Worth Watching

By Gordon S. Miller | Oct 27, 2013

During the mid-‘60s, the mantle of the counterculture was passed from the beats to the hippies, probably the night that ...

Vince Guaraldi Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Snoopy’s Doghouse Edition) Soundtrack Review

By Greg Barbrick | Oct 26, 2013

I look forward to the holiday season for a few reasons, and one of them is the undeniable joy of ...

By Cinema Sentries | Oct 19, 2013

Written by Chris Morgan Perhaps you have heard the rough outline of the documentary A Band Called Death, as the ...

Going Underground (2013) DVD Review: Paul McCartney, the Beatles and the UK Counter-Culture

By Kit O'Toole | Oct 5, 2013

In 1960s England, an underground art movement greatly influenced worldwide pop culture. Emerging from 1950s nuclear disarmament protests and the ...

Good Ol’ Freda Movie Review: The Beatles’ Former Secretary and President of Their Fan Club Tells Her Story

By Kit O'Toole | Sep 5, 2013

Those who think that the onslaught of books and films constantly arriving on the market have told the Beatles' complete ...

My Father and the Man in Black Movie Review: Beautifully Moving

By Darcy Staniforth | Sep 4, 2013

My Father and the Man in Black is the beautifully moving documentary by Jonathan Holiff about his father Saul Holiff. ...