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Bentley's Bandstand: May 2019
By Bill BentleyMusic industry veteran Bill Bentley covers a batch of new must-hear releases, including works by Greg… -
Album Reviews: Little Steven & Southside Johnny - Unplugged, Plus More New Music
By Jeff BurgerA must-hear album from Little Steven and Southside Johnny, plus releases from R.J. Cowdery, Carlo Ditta,… -
Album Reviews: Bob Dylan - Carnegie Chapter Hall, Plus Little Steven - Summer of Sorcery
By Jeff BurgerBob Dylan performs...for 53 people. Plus, Little Steven Van Zandt's first album of new material in about… -
Album Reviews: Various artists - Losing Touch with My Mind: Psychedelia in Britain 1986-1990, Plus Music from Kora Feder and Bill Evans
By Jeff BurgerA new anthology features 1980s acts who left their hearts in the 1960s. Plus, stunning folk music from… -
Album Reviews: Various Artists - The Social Power of Music, Plus a Paul Young Anthology
By Jeff BurgerA new box set explores the social power of music, plus a career-spanning anthology from British blue-eyed… -
Album Reviews - Ritchie Valens: The Complete Releases & Rocks, Plus More New Music
By Jeff BurgerTwo anthologies suggest what might have been for early rocker Ritchie Valens. Plus, new releases from… -
Album Reviews: Rolling Stones - Honk, and More New Music
By Jeff BurgerA new anthology collects much of the Rolling Stones’ best work since 1971. Plus, albums by Harpdog… -
Album & DVD Reviews: Bob Dylan - The Spirit of Radio, Plus Music from Girls on Grass and Nils Lofgren, and a Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert
By Jeff BurgerA three-CD set collects some of Bob Dylan earliest performances and interviews. Plus, music from Nils… -
Album Reviews: Van Morrison - The Healing Game (Deluxe Edition), and More New Music
By Jeff BurgerA 1997 Van Morrison album reappears in an expanded three-CD edition. Plus, new albums from the Honey… -
Album Reviews: Various Artists - Basement Beehive: The Girl Group Underground, and More New Music
By Jeff BurgerAn anthology uncovers obscure gems from the girl-group genre. Plus, music from Good Old Boys, the Cleverlys,…
Album/Film Reviews - Rolling Stones' Rock & Roll Circus, Plus Richard Heyman & the Forty-Fours
A deluxe reissue of a concert film featuring the Stones, John Lennon, the Who, and more. Plus, power pop from Richard X. Heyman and blues rock from the 44’s.
Album Reviews: Shirley & Lee - Complete Singles As & Bs 1952-62, Plus Resonant Rogues & Counting Crows
Shirley & Lee, who are best remembered for a 1956 hit, were more than a one-hit wonder. Plus, albums from Resonant Rogues and Counting Crows.
Bentley's Bandstand: May 2019
Music industry veteran Bill Bentley covers a batch of new must-hear releases, including works by Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets, Simba Baumgartner, Marty Brown, Willie Farmer, Nils Lofgren, and more!
Album Reviews: Little Steven & Southside Johnny - Unplugged, Plus More New Music
A must-hear album from Little Steven and Southside Johnny, plus releases from R.J. Cowdery, Carlo Ditta, Greg Jacobs, Ellis Mano Band, and the Schramms.
Album Reviews: Bob Dylan - Carnegie Chapter Hall, Plus Little Steven - Summer of Sorcery
Bob Dylan performs...for 53 people. Plus, Little Steven Van Zandt's first album of new material in about two decades.
Album Reviews: Various artists - Losing Touch with My Mind: Psychedelia in Britain 1986-1990, Plus Music from Kora Feder and Bill Evans
A new anthology features 1980s acts who left their hearts in the 1960s. Plus, stunning folk music from Kora Feder and newly discovered tapes from jazz great Bill Evans.
Album Reviews: Various Artists - The Social Power of Music, Plus a Paul Young Anthology
A new box set explores the social power of music, plus a career-spanning anthology from British blue-eyed soul singer Paul Young.
Album Reviews - Ritchie Valens: The Complete Releases & Rocks, Plus More New Music
Two anthologies suggest what might have been for early rocker Ritchie Valens. Plus, new releases from Megg Farrell, Duke Robillard, and Jimmie Vaughan
Bentley's Bandstand: April 2019
Music industry veteran Bill Bentley shares his enthusiasm for ten new releases, including music by Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Kelly Hafner, Durand Jones and the Indications, Professor Longhair, Jimbo Mathus, Peter Rogan, Mavis Staples, Townes Van Zandt, and Yola.
Album Reviews: Rolling Stones - Honk, and More New Music
A new anthology collects much of the Rolling Stones’ best work since 1971. Plus, albums by Harpdog Brown, Vegas Strip Kings, Johnny Shines, Culture, and Chad Richard.
Album & DVD Reviews: Bob Dylan - The Spirit of Radio, Plus Music from Girls on Grass and Nils Lofgren, and a Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert
A three-CD set collects some of Bob Dylan earliest performances and interviews. Plus, music from Nils Lofgren and Girls on Grass and a film of a Woody Guthrie tribute concert.
Album Reviews: Van Morrison - The Healing Game (Deluxe Edition), and More New Music
A 1997 Van Morrison album reappears in an expanded three-CD edition. Plus, new albums from the Honey Dewdrops and Tylor & the Train Robbers, and a 1968 concert set from the Bee Gees.
Album Reviews: Various Artists - Basement Beehive: The Girl Group Underground, and More New Music
An anthology uncovers obscure gems from the girl-group genre. Plus, music from Good Old Boys, the Cleverlys, Mitch Woods, and Mary Lane.
Bentley's Bandstand: March 2019
Music industry veteran Bill Bentley reviews 11 exemplary new releases, including music by Gary Clark, Jr., Trisha Yearwood, Grateful Dead, and much more!
Album Reviews: Many Years Ago: The Complete Robin Lane & the Chartbusters Collection, Plus Music from Buddy Holly & Abigail Lapell
A new anthology offers a fresh opportunity to get acquainted with new wave rocker Robin Lane. Plus, a terrific CD from folksinger Abigail Lapell and Buddy Holly with strings.
Album Reviews: Tom Russell - October in the Railroad Earth and More New Music
Tom Russell's latest provides more proof that he's a national treasure. Plus power pop from the High Strung, meditations on love from Colin Linden and Luther Dickinson, and a folk concept album about Mississippi.
Bentley's Bandstand: February 2019
Music industry veteran Bill Bentley has reviewed a whole slew of new releases, including a graphic biography about the Apollo Theatre, an anthology of tunes released by New Orleans' Ric and Ron record labels, albums by Melody Guy, Marley's Ghost, Don Stevenson, and more!
Blu-ray Review: Night School (2018)
Funny Kevin Hart vehicle, thanks to a great ensemble cast. Tiffany Haddish downplays to nice effect as a teacher trying to instruct a group of ne'er do wells.
Blu-ray Review: Speed Kills
A direct-to-video dud starring John Travolta. Based loosely on the life of speedboat designer Donald Aronow.
Blu-ray Review: When Harry Met Sally (30th Anniversary Edition)
Classic romantic comedy feels as fresh today as it did 30 years ago (fresher, in fact, thanks to a brand new transfer).
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Double Emmy winner (for star/writer/director/creator Bill Hader and co-star Henry Winkler) this HBO Original Series is funny and quirky.
Ten episodes that look and sound great on HBO Home Entertainment's new three-disc Blu-ray set.
The 1953 beloved Disney animated classic is back in print - outfitted with some new bonus materials too.
The sequel to the 2015 hit family film has been met with universal acclaim. If you missed it in theaters, here comes your chance to get caught up at home.
Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, and the DC Extended Universe gang arrive on a variety of physical home media formats on March 13. 'Justice League,' the fall 2017 blockbuster sequel to 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' is also currently available as a Digital HD download.
The upcoming release boasts a complete performance of the entire 'Tommy' album, with a set of additional Who classics plus bonus features. Also available on CD and vinyl.
Pete Holmes created this funny HBO series about a struggling comedian. Holmes stars as a version of himself, and the new Blu-ray release includes one of his hour-long stand-up specials.
Lena Dunham's iconic HBO series winds up on a strong note with its sixth season, which is nominated for four Emmy Awards.
Legendary guitarist's 2016 concert featuring special guests including Steven Tyler and Buddy Guy will be available October 6, 2017 on multiple formats.
The Stones acclaimed 'From the Vault' series rolls on with this 2015 concert, available in a variety of formats.
On September 12, 2017, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment reissues Steven Spielberg's classic.
Nominated for 16 Emmy's for its fifth season (and winner of three, including Outstanding Comedy Series), HBO's 'Veep' shows no signs of slowing.
Though it lost the big Emmy to HBO's other highly-acclaimed comedy series, this Mike Judge-co-created series is still a big winner.
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