ChicagoChicago 16Chicago 17RhinoBy David Chiu By 1980, Chicago’s career was flagging. The hits ran dry and the band was dropped … Continue reading CD Review: Chicago

Joe WalshThe Definitive CollectionGeffen/UMEBy David Chiu Joe Walsh is like that eccentric uncle who is the probably coolest in the … Continue reading CD Review: Joe Walsh

The Nice BoysThe Nice BoysBirdmanBy David Chiu Who said nice guys finish last? Apparently not these rockers. The Nice Boys’ … Continue reading CD Review: The Nice Boys

Corrina ReppThe Absent and the DistantCaldo VerdeBy David Chiu This album lives up to its name: There is a lot … Continue reading CD Review: Corrina Repp

R.E.M.And I Feel Fine: The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982-1987Capitol/I.R.S.By David Chiu Throughout its nearly 25-year career, R.E.M. has … Continue reading CD Review: R.E.M.

Electric Light OrchestraOn the Third DayFace the MusicA New World RecordEpic/LegacyBy David Chiu This is where ELO’s peak really hit … Continue reading CD Review: Electric Light Orchestra

Steely DanThe Definitive CollectionGeffen/UMEBy David Chiu Unlike the previous Steely Dan compilations, this latest one is more career spanning that … Continue reading CD Review: Steely Dan

Steely DanThe Definitive CollectionGeffen/UMEBy David Chiu Unlike the previous Steely Dan compilations, this latest one is more career spanning that … Continue reading CD Review: Steely Dan

The MonkeesThe Monkees: Deluxe EditionMore of the Monkees: Deluxe EditionRhinoBy David Chiu The original prefab group, the Monkees were American … Continue reading CD Review: The Monkees

Sarah McLachlanMirrorball: The Complete ConcertArista/LegacyBy David Chiu Sarah McLachlan’s 1998 live album, Mirrorball, was released at the height of the … Continue reading CD Review: Sarah McLachlan