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Album/Book Reviews: The Doors-Soft Parade (50th Anniv.), Plus Jerry Leger, Swans, Specialty Records
By Jeff BurgerA 50th anniversary edition of the Doors’ ‘The Soft Parade,’ plus albums from Jerry… -
Music Blu-ray Review: The Rolling Stones - Bridges to Buenos Aires
By Chaz LippIf you celebrated the summer of 2019 with the Stones' 'Bridges to Bremen,' you can plan to ring in 2020… -
Blu-ray Review: Abbott & Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection - 80th Anniversary Edition
By Chaz LippGigantic box set that includes 28 feature films and tons of extras, collected on 15 discs. Many of these… -
Album/Film Reviews: Tim Buckley, Chuck Berry, Gene Clark, Elliott Murphy
By Jeff BurgerAn exceptional Tim Buckley concert surfaces and a Chuck Berry concert film comes to Blu-ray. Plus material… -
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Gadget Review: Globe Electric's Soft White Dimmable Frosted LED Smart Bulb
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Album Reviews: Bruce Springsteen - Western Stars (Songs from the Film), Plus Plus Rampart Records, the Revelers, New Riders of the Purple Sage
By Jeff BurgerBruce Springsteen releases live versions of the songs on his recent ‘Western Stars’ CD. Also:… -
Album Reviews: Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Ed.) & Bridges to Buenos Aires
By Jeff BurgerThe Rolling Stones dig into the vaults to offer an anniversary edition of the classic ‘Let It Bleed’… -
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Music Review: The Beatles - Abbey Road Superdeluxe 50th Anniversary Edition
By Chaz LippWhile the bonus tracks aren't as engrossing or revelatory as the previous two superdeluxe Beatles boxes,… -
Album Reviews: Bob Dylan - Bootleg Series, Vol. 15, Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969, Plus Kinky Friedman, Moody Little Sister, Steve Goodman
By Jeff BurgerThe latest volume of Bob Dylan's bootleg series features must-hear collaborations with Johnny Cash. Plus… -
Album Reviews: The Bakersfield sound, Plus Music from Brian Wilson & the Carter Family
By Jeff BurgerA 10-CD box set chronicles the rise of country music’s Bakersfield sound. Plus, releases from Brian…
Album Reviews: Hank Williams - Pictures from Life's Other Side, Plus Mick Kolassa & Letitia Van Sant
Hank Williams's so-called "Mother's Best" recordings offer essential music. Plus, fine new releases from Mick Kolassa and Letitia VanSant.
Album Reviews: Honeycombs - Have I the Right: The Complete 60s Albums & Singles, Plus Wild Rabbit Salad, Lil Smokies, Bobby Hatfield
A three-CD anthology showcases the Honeycombs, a British Invasion group. Plus, Wild Rabbit Salad, the Lil Smokies, and previously unheard work from the Righteous Brothers’ Bobby Hatfield.
Album Reviews: Pink Floyd - The Later Years, Plus Seamus Egan & Big Mike
A massive box set explores Pink Floyd’s post-1985 work. Plus, CDs from Seamus Egan and Big Mike.
Album Reviews - Leonard Cohen - Thanks for the Dance, Plus Bruce Springsteen
Three years after Leonard Cohen’s death, a new album from him appears. Plus, live Springsteen material from the 90s.
Album Reviews: The Band (50th Anniv. Ed.), Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Kelly
The inevitable 50th anniversary edition of the Band’s classic second album offers reasons to upgrade. Plus, vintage live material from Simon & Garfunkel and an anthology from Australia’s Paul Kelly.
Gadget Gift Guide: Anker's Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Wireless Earbuds
Anker says these are the world's first earphones to utilize the "Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture", which should mean something to aficionados of audio.
Album Reviews: Jimi Hendrix - Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts, and More
Nearly half a century after Hendrix’s historic two-night stand at the Fillmore East, the performances have been released in full. Plus, Rebecca Turner and reissues from Modern English.
Blu-ray Review: MLB Presents The 2019 World Series
Alleviate the off-season blues by revisiting the 2019 World Series in this MLB-produced feature-length documentary. A true classic among Fall Classics is recapped neatly.
Blu-ray Review: It: Chapter Two
Nearly everything that made the first chapter so memorable is mostly absent from this overly long, unfocused retread that essentially puts the adult versions of the first film's kids through the same paces.
Album Review: Rod Stewart - The Studio Albums 1975-2001
A 14-CD collection of his 1975-2001 studio albums is uneven but contains more than enough standouts to justify its bargain price.
Gadget Gift Guide: Anker's PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-CD PD Ethernet Hub
Designed to plug into a USB-C port, this accessory adds two USB 3.0 ports, slots for SD and microSD cards, a 4K HDMI output, an Ethernet port and Power Delivery over its own USB-C plug-in.
Music Blu-ray Review: The Rolling Stones - Bridges to Buenos Aires
If you celebrated the summer of 2019 with the Stones' 'Bridges to Bremen,' you can plan to ring in 2020 with their newly-released 'Bridges to Buenos Aires.' Taken from the same 1998 tour, but this one has a few neat surprises.
Album/Book Reviews: The Doors-Soft Parade (50th Anniv.), Plus Jerry Leger, Swans, Specialty Records
A 50th anniversary edition of the Doors’ ‘The Soft Parade,’ plus albums from Jerry Leger and Swans and a book about Specialty Records.
Blu-ray Review: Abbott & Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection - 80th Anniversary Edition
Gigantic box set that includes 28 feature films and tons of extras, collected on 15 discs. Many of these Bud Abbott and Lou Costello classics make their HD debut here. A vintage comedy collector's dream.
Album/Film Reviews: Tim Buckley, Chuck Berry, Gene Clark, Elliott Murphy
An exceptional Tim Buckley concert surfaces and a Chuck Berry concert film comes to Blu-ray. Plus material from Elliott Murphy’s archives and a Gene Clark cult favorite
Blu-ray Review: Blinded By the Light
Light and frothy, this based-in-truth depiction of one '80s teen's discovery - and embrace - of Bruce Springsteen's music has a few deeper themes below it's feelgood surface that make it worthwhile.
Gadget Review: Globe Electric's Soft White Dimmable Frosted LED Smart Bulb
A smart bulb worth looking for in upcoming sales if you're switched on to the idea of remote-controlled lighting in your home
Album Reviews: Bruce Springsteen - Western Stars (Songs from the Film), Plus Plus Rampart Records, the Revelers, New Riders of the Purple Sage
Bruce Springsteen releases live versions of the songs on his recent ‘Western Stars’ CD. Also: an anthology collects singles from the defunct Rampart Records label, Cajun music from the Revelers, and a 1972 concert from New Riders of the Purple Sage.
Album Reviews: Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Ed.) & Bridges to Buenos Aires
The Rolling Stones dig into the vaults to offer an anniversary edition of the classic ‘Let It Bleed’ plus concert from their 1998 world tour.
Album Reviews: Bob Dylan - Bootleg Series, Vol. 15, Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969, Plus Kinky Friedman, Moody Little Sister, Steve Goodman
The latest volume of Bob Dylan's bootleg series features must-hear collaborations with Johnny Cash. Plus new albums from Kinky Friedman and Moody Little Sister, and a Steve Goodman reissue.
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Gadget Gift Guide: Anker's Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Wireless Earbuds
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Gadget Review: Globe Electric's Soft White Dimmable Frosted LED Smart Bulb
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Bentley's Bandstand: May 2019
From Bentley's Bandstand
By Bill Bentley
Not sure went wrong here. Oscar-nominated screenwriter making her directorial debut. Cult fave comic miniseries as source material. Three great stars - Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss - headlining.
A heist thriller with two marquee names but not enough thrills. Bruce Willis is really a supporting player here to Michael Chiklis. Should've been more interesting.
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.
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