CD Review: The Smiths
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
Live Review: Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter (w/ Imani Winds)Carnegie HallDec. 2, 2008By David Chiu While billed as a ‘75th birthday celebration,’ the concert starring … Continue reading Live Review: Wayne Shorter
CD Review: R.E.M.
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.
CD Review: Smokey Robinson and the Four Tops
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
CD Review: Cheap Trick
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
CD Review: The Replacements
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
Book Review: Raven
Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His PeopleBy Tim Reiterman with John JacobsTarcher/PenguinReview by David Chiu … Continue reading Book Review: Raven
CD Review: New Order
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
CD Review: Genesis
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
Live Review: An Horse
An HorseThe Living Room, NYCOctober 25, 2008By David Chiu An Horse are poised to be Brisbane, Australia’s next and best … Continue reading Live Review: An Horse
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