PocoGoldHip-O/UMEBy David Chiu The Byrds pioneered the style and the Eagles mined it, but Poco epitomized “country rock.” Although the … Continue reading CD Review: Poco

VietnamVietnamKemadoBy David Chiu Hailing mainly from Brooklyn—with some criss-crossing between Texas and Philly—the band’s music can be described as eclectic: … Continue reading CD Review: Vietnam

Def LeppardHysteria (Deluxe Edition)Bludgeon Riffola/Mercury/UMEBy David Chiu The music of Def Leppard was completely unavoidable for those who remember listening … Continue reading CD Review: Def Leppard

The Moody BluesDays of Future Passed (Deluxe Edition)Deram/UMEBy David Chiu First released in 1967, the year of the Beatles’ Sgt … Continue reading CD Review: The Moody Blues

Nellie McKayPretty Little HeadHungry MouseBy David Chiu Nellie McKay’s latest Pretty Little Head was scheduled to be released months ago … Continue reading CD Review: Nellie McKay

Paul BrillHarpoonerScarlet Shame RecordsBy David Chiu Paul Brill’s folktronica continues to shine on his latest Harpooner with ‘everything but the … Continue reading CD Review: Paul Brill

The ByrdsThere is a SeasonColumbia/LegacyBy David Chiu You might be wondering: Wasn’t there a previous Byrds boxed set before this … Continue reading CD Review: The Byrds

JourneyFrontiersRaised on RadioTrial By FireColumbia/LegacyBy David Chiu Steve PerryGreatest HitsColumbia/LegacyBy David Chiu Following the first batch of Journey reissues are … Continue reading CD Review: Journey

Weather ReportForecast: TomorrowColumbia/LegacyBy David Chiu Given the sheer breadth of Weather Report’s music spanning 15 years, it is surprising the … Continue reading CD Review: Weather Report

Scissor SistersTa-DahUniversal MotownBy David Chiu You kind of know what you are in store for from the ABBA-esque intro to … Continue reading CD Review: Scissor Sisters