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The Boss is back: Springsteen’s “Nebraska” story comes full circle

"Deliver Me from Nowhere" and "Nebraska ’82" bring new life to a classic Springsteen era

24.10.2025 1

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“Power to the People” revives John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s most defiant era

Produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the "Power to the People" box set honors Lennon/Ono's "One to One" benefit concerts

08.10.2025 3

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“Buckingham Nicks”: The lost album that lit the fuse for Fleetwood Mac

The debut from Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks has finally been rereleased after decades of unavailability

19.09.2025 5

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The genius of the Beatles’ “Rubber Soul”

"Rubber Soul" marked a watershed moment — an unmistakable harbinger for innovative and even more provocative works

09.09.2025 2

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The Beatles bet on filling Shea and invented a rock’s new era

In 1965, a risky Shea Stadium show cemented Beatlemania and changed the scale of rock concerts forever

15.08.2025 3

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Colonel Tom Parker wasn’t the villain of Elvis’ story

"The Colonel and the King" reveals a complex, often misunderstood figure whose ambitions mirrored Presley's

09.08.2025 10

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From “Rumours” to “Appetite for Destruction”: Inside the Record Plant’s legacy

"Buzz Me In" chronicles the glory and chaos of one of the most iconic recording studios in music history

02.07.2025 10

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The Band’s secret weapon, Richard Manuel, finally gets his due

Stephen Lewis’ biography focuses on the creative life rather than the tragic end of The Band's unsung genius

17.06.2025 5

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American Music Honors strike a defiant chord amid tumultuous times

Now in its third year, the American Music Honors convened on Saturday evening at Monmouth University in unforgettable fashion. Presented by the...

28.04.2025 10

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The latest book on the romance of Beatles lore reassesses Lennon and McCartney’s bond

Ian Leslie’s "John & Paul" risks distorting history by romanticizing a bond that had long since faded

11.04.2025 4

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Inside John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s fight for change: "One to One" unveils new truths

Featuring unheard recordings and restored concert footage, "One to One" adds clarity to their fight against apathy

04.04.2025 10

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Rethinking Yoko: David Sheff’s biography challenges decades of misinformation

Drawing from his friendship with Ono, Sheff examines her personal struggles and pivotal role in Lennon’s legacy

29.03.2025 10

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"Venus and Mars" revisited: Wings' 1975 classic gets the ultimate upgrade

The newly remastered half-speed vinyl breathes new life into Paul McCartney’s rock opus

21.03.2025 4

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Bruce Springsteen warned Peter Wolf about writing a memoir — he did it anyway

Peter Wolf’s "Waiting on the Moon" chronicles a life lived in the heart of rock

14.03.2025 9

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"Ribbons of Rust" revisits The Beatles’ roots and the sounds that shaped them

Robert Rodriguez and Jerry Hammack’s book traces The Beatles’ formative years, exploring what shaped their rise

14.02.2025 10

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"Midas Man" fumbles the legacy of Beatles manager Brian Epstein

While Jacob Fortune-Lloyd delivers a compelling performance, the film glosses over key aspects of Epstein’s story

24.01.2025 20

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Ringo Starr’s "Look Up" is a triumphant return to form with a twist of twang

Produced by T. Bone Burnett, the album showcases Ringo's finest work in decades, supported by a stellar lineup

10.01.2025 9

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"Beatles '64" is a captivating guided tour of the Fab Four's fateful maiden voyage to the US

With healthy doses of exuberance and plenty of raucous, good-time rock ‘n’ roll, "Beatles ’64" takes music lovers on a captivating guided tour...

25.11.2024 4

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George Harrison's "Living in the Material World" 50th anniversary deluxe remix sparkles

For George Harrison, the November 1970 release of "All Things Must Pass" possessed all the subtlety of an atomic bomb. The multiplatinum album...

15.11.2024 3

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"We All Shine On" unmasks the turbulence behind John Lennon’s iconic music

In one of his last interviews, John Lennon reminded legions of fans that when it comes to his work with The Beatles—and, by extrapolation, his solo...

25.10.2024 10

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"Cunningham Bird" takes flight: Breathing new life into "Buckingham Nicks"

Originally released in 1973, the "Buckingham Nicks" album marked the vinyl debut of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Their big break came when...

18.10.2024 2

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"Daytime Revolution": How John and Yoko brought counterculture to America’s living rooms

Directed by Erik Nelson, "Daytime Revolution" gives viewers a powerful window into the early 1970s. If there is such a thing as a time machine,...

09.10.2024 5

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George Harrison’s legacy as "the quiet Beatle" is amplified in "Within You Without You"

When it comes to the so-called Quiet Beatle, author Seth Rogovoy’s "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison" accomplishes a rare feat....

30.09.2024 1

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Nick Lowe’s "Indoor Safari": A masterclass in simple elegance and timeless tunes

Nick Lowe is one of popular music’s most storied and influential songwriters. The composer and performer of such hits as “Cruel to Be Kind” and “I...

13.09.2024 1

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Beatlemania reborn: Apple rereleases iconic 1964 US LPs

When compact discs hit the marketplace in 1982, retailers were quick to pronounce the death of long-playing vinyl records. Admittedly, I was eager...

12.09.2024 1

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