Album Reviews
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1967 wasn’t a good year for The Beach Boys, and it especially wasn’t good for Brian Wilson’s psyche. But the year did produce one of their greatest albums, the highly underrated Wild Honey. This two-disc collection examines the lesser-explored post-Smile Beach Boys era, even though the biggest selling point of this generous rarities collection deserved… Read more
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In 1984, Prince released Purple Rain, what many consider to be his magnum opus. Shortly before his death, he began working on an archival release–something he seemed reluctant to do–and now, a year after his passing, this lavish set appears, containing an album of outtakes, rare mixes and b-sides, and an astonishing live performance. But… Read more
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In 1984, Prince released Purple Rain, what many consider to be his magnum opus. Shortly before his death, he began working on an archival release–something he seemed reluctant to do–and now, a year after his passing, this lavish set appears, containing an album of outtakes, rare mixes and b-sides, and an astonishing live performance. But… Read more
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Gerry Monroe was an unlikely British pop star who came to fame on the variety show Opportunity Knocks in 1970; this collection compiles his complete recorded works in his brief career, and offers a surprising wealth of pop riches. Read more
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Gerry Monroe was an unlikely British pop star who came to fame on the variety show Opportunity Knocks in 1970; this collection compiles his complete recorded works in his brief career, and offers a surprising wealth of pop riches. Read more
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To celebrate the band Chicago’s entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, two recent compilations examine the solo careers of two of their vocalists; one is an interesting examination into a rather obscure back catalog of solo releases, while the other is a long-overdue and welcome compilation of a successful post-Chicago solo career. Read more
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To celebrate the band Chicago’s entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, two recent compilations examine the solo careers of two of their vocalists; one is an interesting examination into a rather obscure back catalog of solo releases, while the other is a long-overdue and welcome compilation of a successful post-Chicago solo career. Read more
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Charlie Byrd Sixties Byrd: Charlie Byrd Plays Today’s Great Hits él Records/Cherry Red I have long had the sneaking suspicion that during the Sixties, Easy Listening artists adapted rock and roll and pop hits as a way to build common ground between younger and older music listeners, perhaps in a spirit of fun for older… Read more
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