Beth OrtonTrailer Park–Legacy EditionHeavenly/Arista/LegacyBy David Chiu The fact that Beth Orton’s 1997 album Trailer Park has been now given the … Continue reading CD Review: Beth Orton

BoDeansLove & Hope & Sex & Dreams: Collector’s EditionSlash/Warner Bros./RhinoBy David Chiu Before roots rock gained a greater mainstream acceptance … Continue reading CD Review: BoDeans

Annie LennoxThe Annie Lennox CollectionAristaBy David Chiu Given her great voice and track record with Eurythmics, it was apparent back … Continue reading CD: Annie Lennox

Leonard CohenLive in LondonColumbiaBy David Chiu Leonard Cohen’s new live album, recorded at the O2 last year, offers a pretty … Continue reading CD Review: Leonard Cohen

The Alan Parsons ProjectThe Turn of a Friendly Card (1980)Ammonia Avenue (1984)Stereotomy (1985)Gaudi (1987)Arista/LegacyBy David Chiu Gambling is theme of … Continue reading CD Review: The Alan Parsons Project

Bee GeesOdessaRhinoBy David Chiu There are two well-known sides of the Bee Gees: there’s the very romantic pop side emphasized … Continue reading CD Review: Bee Gees

Bruce SpringsteenWorking on a DreamColumbiaBy David Chiu Like Bob Dylan’s last several albums, Bruce Springsteen’s own recent works starting with … Continue reading CD Review: Bruce Springsteen

Miles DavisKind of Blue: Legacy EditionColumbia/LegacyBy David Chiu Released exactly 50 years ago this year, Kind of Blue is a … Continue reading CD Review: Miles Davis

The JacksonsDestinyTriumphEpic/LegacyBy David Chiu After leaving Motown, the Jacksons (sans Jermaine) asserted artistic control when they signed with Epic Records, … Continue reading CD Review: The Jacksons

Marykate O’NeilUnderground71 Recordingsby David Chiu Just like Marykate O’Neil’s previous two full-length albums, Underground continues to mine some strong melodic … Continue reading CD Review: Marykate O’Neil