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The Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane Blu-ray Review

Posted May 13th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane Blu-ray Review

Crossfire Hurricane is an intimate look through the half-century-long career of “the greatest rock and roll band in the world.” It’s well worth watching for any fan of The Stones.

Let The Music Play: The Story of the Doobie Brothers Blu-ray Review

Posted February 4th, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Let The Music Play: The Story of the Doobie Brothers Blu-ray Review

Let The Music Play is a 40-year travelogue of one of rock’s most iconic bands, The Doobie Brothers. Lovingly constructed with a montage of old photos, live films, and interviews with current past band members, this disc gives you a riveting three-dimensional portrait of some really talented musicians, on and off stage.

Patti Smith: Live at Montreux 2005 Blu-ray Review

Posted December 9th, 2012 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Patti Smith: Live at Montreux 2005 Blu-ray Review

Patti Smith has been a top rocker for nearly four decades and this Live at Montreux 2005 video shows that she has not lost a beat. Great playlist with one of the best bands currently playing. This is not only Smith’s first live concert video but it will reach out, grab viewers and refuse to let them go.

Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest Blu-ray Review

Posted November 4th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest Blu-ray Review

A lot of bands that were big in the ’70s had major comebacks in the ’80s. For Queen, that started with Live Aid in 1985 and carried on through 1986 with a massive stadium world tour culminating in this fantastic live show behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest.

The Doors: Live at The Bowl ‘68 Blu-ray Review

Posted October 27th, 2012 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

The Doors: Live at The Bowl ‘68 Blu-ray Review

The Doors are captured at their performance best in this live Hollywood Bowl 1968 film. Obvious drug use and idiosyncrasies aside, this is an exciting experience and has benefited from serious sound remastering.

FCA! 35 Tour: An Evening with Peter Frampton Blu-ray Review

Posted October 26th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

FCA! 35 Tour: An Evening with Peter Frampton Blu-ray Review

Frampton comes alive again in this concert disc commemorating the 35th anniversary of the late-70s multi-platinum smash.

Gary Moore: Blues for Jimi Blu-ray Review

Posted September 25th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Gary Moore: Blues for Jimi Blu-ray Review

Gary Moore is joined by members of the Jimi Hendrix Experience for a rocking tribute concert to the legendary guitar god.

Albert Lee: Tearing It Up Blu-ray Review

Posted August 20th, 2012 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Albert Lee: Tearing It Up Blu-ray Review

AIX Records gives us a living guitar legend with this studio performance by the incomparable Albert Lee and his band. Tearing It Up is an hour of superbly played and recorded rockabilly tunes that will get toes tapping and hands clapping.

Santana: Live at Montreux 2011 Blu-ray Review

Posted February 10th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Santana: Live at Montreux 2011 Blu-ray Review

Carlos Santana proves baby boomers can still rock out in this electrifying 2011 Montreux appearance caught in splendid 1080i HD from Eagle Rock.

Cream: Royal Albert Hall London 2005 Blu-ray Review

Posted October 14th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Cream: Royal Albert Hall London 2005 Blu-ray Review

After a four decade layoff, Cream were in top form for this 2005 stint at Royal Albert Hall, and the Blu-ray release from Eagle Rock is top notch as well, with reference audio and video.