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Black Label Society: Doom Troopin’ Live — The European Invasion Blu-ray Review

Posted August 30th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Black Label Society: Doom Troopin’ Live — The European Invasion Blu-ray Review

The head-on metal assault of Black Label Society is captured live on Blu-ray from their 2005 European tour and offered up in a feature rich release from Eagle Rock.

Jane’s Addiction: Live Voodoo Blu-ray Review

Posted August 29th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Jane’s Addiction: Live Voodoo Blu-ray Review

“Jane says” Jane’s Addiction’s Live Voodoo concert performance from Halloween night in 2009 is a hard rock winner on Blu-ray.

The Pixies: Live Acoustic & Electric Blu-ray Review

Posted August 29th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

The Pixies: Live Acoustic & Electric Blu-ray Review

The Pixies 2005 reunion tour is captured in glorious HD on Blu-ray from Eagle Rock in two sets that include an all-acoustic stand at the Newport Folk Festival.

Classic Albums: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers — Damn The Torpedoes Blu-ray Review

Posted August 26th, 2010 by Jeff Dorgay

Classic Albums: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers — Damn The Torpedoes Blu-ray Review

This Classic Albums’ release gives you an in-depth look at what many fans and critics alike consider to be the pivotal point in Tom Petty’s career, as well as the making of one of his best albums.

Alban Berg: Lulu Blu-ray Review

Posted August 25th, 2010 by Lawrence Devoe

Alban Berg: Lulu Blu-ray Review

This atonal 20th century opera deals with the fatal dissolution of a young woman at the hands of her many lovers. Minimalist sets and monochromatic costumes do little to clarify the characters or their situations for first-time viewers. This is unfortunate as the singing and musical direction is consistently first-rate.

Elvis Presley: The Elvis Blu-ray Collection Review

Posted August 25th, 2010 by Jeff Dorgay

Elvis Presley: The Elvis Blu-ray Collection Review

A must for Elvis fans young and old. Elvis live and two of his most famous studio classics. And he always gets the girl.

Giuseppe Verdi: Aida Blu-ray Review

Posted August 23rd, 2010 by Lawrence Devoe

Giuseppe Verdi: Aida Blu-ray Review

Verdi’s Aida is transported from ancient Egypt to a watery world of elaborate outdoor sets and striking night shots. The unusual stagecraft is undermined by rather unremarkable vocal and dramatic performances in the lead roles.

TRONDHEIMSOLISTENE – In Folk Style Pure Audio Blu-ray +SACD Review

Posted June 27th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

TRONDHEIMSOLISTENE – In Folk Style Pure Audio Blu-ray +SACD Review

We want the folk, give us the folk! And 2L shall provide in glorious high-res with this marvelous Grieg-inspired outing from the Norwegian label.

Chamber Music Palisades: Shostakovich/Debussy/Brockman Blu-ray Review

Posted June 25th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Chamber Music Palisades: Shostakovich/Debussy/Brockman Blu-ray Review

Beautifully recorded music played with authority mark label AIX’s entrance into the multichannel Blu-ray arena.

A Star is Born Blu-ray Review

Posted June 20th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

A Star is Born Blu-ray Review

Judy Garland’s 1954 “comeback” is a showstopper on Blu-ray.