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The Cure: Three Imaginary Boys (Expanded and Remastered) Album Review

By Gordon S. Miller | May 8, 2015

In 2004, Rhino Records released a deluxe edition of The Cure's first album, Three Imaginary Boys, which was previously only ...

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 ...