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Music Review: Paul McCartney - Flaming Pie - The Archive Collection
By Chaz LippChalk it up to another victory for Paul McCartney with this 13th entry in his long-running Archive Collection.… -
Music Reviews: Pretenders’ ‘Hate for Sale,’ Plus Sylvie Simmons, the Five Keys, and Nocona
By Jeff BurgerThe Pretenders return with an album that recalls their past glories. Plus, folk from Sylvie Simmons,… -
DVD Review: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
By Chaz LippWhile this 2018 AMC series is by no means comprehensive, it's an entertaining, casual exploration of… -
Music Reviews: Bryan Ferry Live, Plus John Fusco, Phil Ochs, Rick Berthod
By Jeff BurgerA 46-year-old concert from Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry, plus previously unreleased tracks from the great… -
Music Reviews: Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks’s ‘Orange Crate Art,’ Plus Jenny Reynolds, Jason Daniels Band, Easy Love
By Jeff BurgerBrian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art" reappears in a 25th anniversary edition. Plus three… -
Music Reviews: The Explorers Club, Plus Julian Taylor, Al Hendrix, Mark Fredson
By Jeff BurgerThe Explorers pay tribute to late 60s/early 70s pop rock. Plus, Canada's Julian Taylor, rockabilly from… -
Music Review: Bob Dylan's 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'
By Jeff BurgerThink Bob Dylan's best work is behind him? His first new album of original material in eight years suggests… -
Music Reviews: Jeb Loy Nichols’s Masterful ‘Season of Decline,’ Plus VickiKristinaBarcelona and Kristen Grainger
By Jeff BurgerA gem from the little-known Jeb Loy Nichols, plus VickyKristinaBarcelona covers Tom Waits and Kristin… -
Music Reviews: Iggy Pop’s ‘The Bowie Years,’ Plus John Craigie, Anthony Garcia, and Lee Gallagher
By Jeff BurgerJames Osterberg—who goes by the decidedly more hip-sounding name Iggy Pop—has twice… -
Music Reviews: John McCutcheon’s ‘Cabin Fever,’ Plus the Staples, LeRoux, the Wildmans, and Anthony Geraci
By Jeff BurgerFolkie John McCutcheon delivers songs during a pandemic. Plus, reissues from the Staples and new music…
Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Plus Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger
Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason comes out of retirement to deliver a live set of his old group’s early material. Also, Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger.
Music Reviews: The Rolling Stones Reheat 'Goats Head Soup,' Plus New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers and Joey Molland
The Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup' is back in a deluxe edition that includes an excellent 1973 concert.
DVD Review: Bad Education (2019)
As a showcase for Hugh Jackman's reliable acting skill, this 'Education' is a must-see. But the real-life story has much more depth to mine and ultimately the film adaptation comes up a bit short.
Music Reviews: An Anthology of Beatles Covers, Plus R.B. Morris, Rob Williams
A new three-CD anthology collects Beatles covers by British progressive and psychedelic bands. Plus, R.B. Morris and Rob Williams.
Music Reviews: A Deluxe Reissue of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Workingman’s Dead’ Plus Bonnie Whitmore & Sugar Ray
A 50th anniversary edition of the Grateful Dead's 'Workingman's Dead' includes a previously unreleased concert from 1971. Also, Bonnie Whitmore and Sugar Ray CDs.
Music Reviews: Little Richard Reissues, Plus Jim Kweskin and Dirk Powell
A pair of Little Richard reissues don’t measure up to his best work but do deliver a full dose of his high-energy, flamboyant personality. Also reviewed: jazz vocalizing from Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson and impressive folk from Dirk Powell.
Music Reviews: 1950s Pop/Rockers, Plus New Albums from Savoy Brown and Dan Penn
The Coed Records label served as home base for more than a few noteworthy pop and rock artists between 1958 and 1965. Much of their work has been rereleased on various labels over the years, but if you don’t already...
My Private Emails from the Trumps
The president and his family have been emailing me almost every day. They sound as if they know me, though they keep calling me by the wrong name.
Music Reviews: Willie Nile Tribute, Greg Copeland, Juni Ata, Colter Wall
Various Artists, Willie Nile Uncovered. Forty years after the release of his debut album, Willie Nile still isn’t widely known, and neither are some of the most impressive artists on this two-disc tribute album. That fact underscores how easily fine musicians can get lost...
Music Review: Paul McCartney - Flaming Pie - The Archive Collection
Chalk it up to another victory for Paul McCartney with this 13th entry in his long-running Archive Collection. This is one of his finest hours and it deserves this kind of extravagant package. Demos, outtakes, B-sides, video content, and extensive liner notes abound.
Music Reviews: Pretenders’ ‘Hate for Sale,’ Plus Sylvie Simmons, the Five Keys, and Nocona
The Pretenders return with an album that recalls their past glories. Plus, folk from Sylvie Simmons, doo-wop from the Five Keys, and psychedelia-tinged rock from Nocona.
DVD Review: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
While this 2018 AMC series is by no means comprehensive, it's an entertaining, casual exploration of key themes that run through many of the most popular and beloved sci-fi films of the last 40 or 50 years.
Music Reviews: Bryan Ferry Live, Plus John Fusco, Phil Ochs, Rick Berthod
A 46-year-old concert from Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry, plus previously unreleased tracks from the great Phil Ochs and blues rock from John Fusco and Rick Berthod.
Music Reviews: Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks’s ‘Orange Crate Art,’ Plus Jenny Reynolds, Jason Daniels Band, Easy Love
Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art" reappears in a 25th anniversary edition. Plus three more notable releases.
Music Reviews: The Explorers Club, Plus Julian Taylor, Al Hendrix, Mark Fredson
The Explorers pay tribute to late 60s/early 70s pop rock. Plus, Canada's Julian Taylor, rockabilly from Al Hendrix, and an addictive beach-party track from Mark Fredson.
Music Review: Bob Dylan's 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'
Think Bob Dylan's best work is behind him? His first new album of original material in eight years suggests otherwise.
Music Reviews: Jeb Loy Nichols’s Masterful ‘Season of Decline,’ Plus VickiKristinaBarcelona and Kristen Grainger
A gem from the little-known Jeb Loy Nichols, plus VickyKristinaBarcelona covers Tom Waits and Kristin Grainger offers an excellent folk/bluegrass blend.
Music Reviews: Iggy Pop’s ‘The Bowie Years,’ Plus John Craigie, Anthony Garcia, and Lee Gallagher
James Osterberg—who goes by the decidedly more hip-sounding name Iggy Pop—has twice made a distinctive mark on the music world. First, from 1969 through the early 1970s (when he was using the equally rock-ready moniker Iggy Stooge), he served as vocalist...
Music Reviews: John McCutcheon’s ‘Cabin Fever,’ Plus the Staples, LeRoux, the Wildmans, and Anthony Geraci
Folkie John McCutcheon delivers songs during a pandemic. Plus, reissues from the Staples and new music by Anthony Geraci, LeRoux, and the Wildmans
Music Reviews: Dion’s Blues with Friends, Plus the Harmed Brothers, Nate Lee, and Darlin’ Brando
If you’re surprised to see a blues album from Dion, you haven’t been paying attention. Yes, he is primarily known for his wonderful early-rock-era records with and without the Belmonts, but even in those days he delivered a smattering of blues...
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Gadget Review: Globe Electric smart home products
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Gadget Gift Guide: Anker's Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Wireless Earbuds
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Gadget Gift Guide: Anker's PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-CD PD Ethernet Hub
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Gadget Review: Globe Electric's Soft White Dimmable Frosted LED Smart Bulb
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Gadget Review: Anker Innovations' Roav Bolt with Google Assistant
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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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