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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Backtracking: The Complete Series
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
'Tell Tale Signs' reveals that in getting back to his roots, Dylan the singer-songwriter reinvented himself.
September 30, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Harry Belafonte, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, King Oliver and Pete Seeger pay homage to the icon.
September 17, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Deluxe editions of U2's first three albums show how the young band developed its sound.
August 13, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
The British glam rocker's 1972 concert, being released on CD, captures his trailblazing spirit.
July 1, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Beach Boys fans can once again hear Side A and Side B of classic hits from 1962 to ’65.
June 17, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
The most influential musician you may never have heard of.
June 3, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
The differences among the three country singers are vast.
May 20, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Pink Floyd and a band it inspired, Radiohead, release boxed sets spanning remarkable bodies of work.
January 29, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
A new box set features the urgency of her vocals as well as his many musical talents.
January 1, 2008
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
A reissued, remastered 'Joshua Tree' features three discs, five new tracks and liner notes by Bono and the boys.
December 18, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
The DVD release of the band's 1993 performance (including the part MTV cut out) is a moving look at singer Kurt Cobain.
November 27, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Recordings of the late singer were found among material in the Grateful Dead's vault.
November 13, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING/BOOKS:
'Top Pop Singles' by Joel Whitburn
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING
October 2, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
A new CD boxed set revisits the lyricist's recordings and finds a surprising, uninhibited performer having fun.
September 18, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
‘Elvis at 21: New York to Memphis’ isn’t a CD but a book of candid photos of Presley on the cusp of fame in 1956.
February 6, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Rockabilly collections step well beyond 'Blue Suede Shoes' to find the music's diverse voices.
January 24, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Controversial in its heyday, N.W.A’s music retains its punch in a retrospective collection.
January 9, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Previously unreleased music is on a recording that arose after four key figures dropped by the Sun studio.
December 12, 2006
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING
November 15, 2006
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
A four-disc collection honors the blues master who shook up the world of rock 'n' roll.
October 31, 2006
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
New DVDs show Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix performances that changed the course of pop music.
October 17, 2007
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
'Blowing the Fuse,' a 16-volume series, is a complete look at the genre's evolution.
October 3, 2006
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By Robert Hilburn
BACKTRACKING:
Two retrospectives from Sugar Hill/Rhino Records focus on the label's brief but influential moment in the spotlight.
September 19, 2006
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