David BowieYoung AmericansThe Best of David Bowier 1980-1987VirginBy David Chiu After making a big splash as the sensational rock and … Continue reading CD Review: David Bowie

Various‘80s British GoldHip-O/UMEBy David Chiu Superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Prince may have dominated the ‘80s, … Continue reading CD Review: ’80s British Gold

Various ArtistsSoft Rock GoldHip-O/UMEBy David Chiu Soft rock is for those who like their music not so abrasive and yet … Continue reading CD Review: Soft Rock Gold

PretendersLearning to CrawlGet CloseSire/Real/RhinoBy David Chiu After the major loss of two members, Pretenders front woman Chrissie Hynde solderied on, … Continue reading CD Review: Pretenders

Various ArtistsInstant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save DarfurWarner Bros.By David Chiu John Lennon’s music and this Amnesty International … Continue reading CD Review: Instant Karma

Bryan FerryDylanesqueVirginBy David Chiu Given that he has tackled Bob Dylan before (“A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna-Fall,” “It’s All Over Now, … Continue reading CD Review: Bryan Ferry

The Traveling WilburysThe Traveling Wilburys CollectionWilbury Record Co./RhinoBy David Chiu What made the Traveling Wilburys—George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, … Continue reading CD Review: The Traveling Wilburys

Jeff BuckleySo Real: Songs from Jeff BuckleyColumbia/LegacyBy David Chiu Jeff Buckley, who died exactly ten years ago at the age … Continue reading CD Review: Jeff Buckley

Sly and the Family StoneStand!There’s a Riot Goin’ OnFreshEpic/LegacyBy David Chiu Sly and the Family Stone was one of the … Continue reading CD Review: Sly and the Family Stone

GenesisA Trick of the TailRhino/Atco GenesisDukeRhino/AtlanticBy David Chiu The Phil Collins-era of Genesis undeservedly gets a bad rep when it … Continue reading CD Review: Genesis