The SmithsThe Sound of the Smiths (Deluxe Edition)Sire/RhinoBy David Chiu Even after more than 20 years since their breakup, the … Continue reading CD Review: The Smiths

R.E.M.Murmur (Deluxe Edition)I.R.S./UMEBy David Chiu R.E.M.’s full-length debut, Murmur, which came out 25 years ago, set the standard for many … Continue reading CD Review: R.E.M.

Smokey Robinson and the MiraclesThe Definitive CollectionMotown/UMEBy David Chiu The Four TopesThe Definitive CollectionMotown/UMEBy David Chiu As Motown turns 50 … Continue reading CD Review: Smokey Robinson and the Four Tops

Cheap TrickBudokan!Epic/LegacyBy David Chiu There is no question that Cheap Trick’s At Budokan album changed the fortunes of the little-known … Continue reading CD Review: Cheap Trick

The ReplacementsTim (1985)Pleased to Meet Me (1987)Don’t Tell a Soul (1989)All Shook Down (1990)Sire/RhinoBy David Chiu When the Replacements hooked … Continue reading CD Review: The Replacements

New OrderMovement (1981)Power, Corruption & Lies (1983)Low-life (1985)Brotherhood (1986)Technique (1989)London/Warner Bros./RhinoBy David Chiu When Joy Division singer Ian Curtis committed … Continue reading CD Review: New Order

Genesis 1970-1975Rhino/AtlanticBy David Chiu Without a doubt the best and beloved incarnation of Genesis was the lineup that consisted of … Continue reading CD Review: Genesis

Army NavyArmy NavyThe Fever ZoneBy David Chiu Army Navy might be the most British-sounding group from America in recent memory … Continue reading CD Review: Army Navy

Beth RowleyLittle DreamerVerve ForecastBy David Chiu Beth Rowley’s jazz-inflected vocals and eclectic musical approach will inevitably draw comparisons to Norah … Continue reading CD Review: Beth Rowley

U2Under a Blood Red Sky (CD and DVD)Island /Interscope/UMEBy David Chiu If you never experienced seeing U2 onstage or if … Continue reading CD Review: U2