Click the album titles for reviews and song samples. Various Artists – At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight. There is no way to overstate the historical sweep and artistic brilliance of this 20-disc, 2-book box set. Raspberries – Pop Art Live. No band […]
The early years of Buckley’s performing career are surprisingly well documented in posthumous releases, including a set at New York City’s Folklore Center in 1967, a London set from 1968, and a gig at Los Angeles’ Troubadour from 1969. Manifesto […]
While some of the bigger names in roots music have gotten their fair share of attention this year, this seems like an opportune time to highlight some excellent releases that should not get lost in the shuffle. John Lilly – State […]
If you know of singer Tim Buckley only as Jeff Buckley’s father—or don’t know him at all—you’re in for a major treat. Where to start? Probably with the first four of the nine studio albums he issued before succumbing to […]
Though singer-songwriter Tim Buckley flourished in an era in which singles – and the radio exposure they attracted – often led albums onto the charts, he was never a singles artist. His label dutifully released singles from all nine of […]
Elektra Records served as home base in the late 1960s for an astonishing array of talent, including the Doors, Arthur Lee’s Love, Judy Collins, Tom Rush, Aztec Two-Step, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, the Incredible String Band, the Stooges, and Paul […]
Has it really been two months since my last update on new and recent releases? Well, a lot has happened during that time — not the least of all some more-than-noteworthy releases, roots and more. All of these are, one way or […]
The year 2014 marked the 17th anniversary of Jeff Buckley’s passing, the 20th anniversary of the release of Grace (his only fully realized studio album), and this November 17th brings what would’ve been his 48th birthday. For the most recent […]
