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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.

OMD: Live – Architecture & Morality & More Blu-ray Review

Posted May 7th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

OMD: Live – Architecture & Morality & More Blu-ray Review

This 2007 concert from Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark will take you right back to the good ol’ days of John Hughes films, black eyeliner, and Flock of Seagulls hairdos.

Alanis Morissette: Live at Montreaux 2012 Blu-ray Review

Posted April 18th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Alanis Morissette: Live at Montreaux 2012 Blu-ray Review

Alanis Morissette brings her brand of rock to Montreaux for this July 2012 performance that fans will love. The hi-res 96/24 audio also makes it a treat for audiophiles.

The Banda Brothers: Primavera Blu-ray Review

Posted April 3rd, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

The Banda Brothers: Primavera Blu-ray Review

The Banda Brothers: Primavera gives us a fine mixture of traditional and contemporary jazz, frequently spiced with some salsa rhythms. The instrumentalists are at the top of their game, making for a most enjoyable watch and listen.

Nicci Gilbert & Friends: If You Love Me Blu-ray Review

Posted April 2nd, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Nicci Gilbert & Friends: If You Love Me Blu-ray Review

Nicci Gilbert and her four soul sisters give us an R&B lesson that is worth learning. A starry outing that is well recorded and will touch your emotions in a good way.

Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991 Blu-ray Review

Posted March 1st, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991 Blu-ray Review

Miles Davis’ last performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1991 is not one to be missed in this spectacular high definition recording from Eagle Rock.

Michael Schenker: Temple of Rock — Live in Europe Blu-ray Review

Posted February 7th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Michael Schenker: Temple of Rock — Live in Europe Blu-ray Review

Michael Schenker can still rock like a hurricane, but someone needed to tell the crowd at this 2012 Tilburg concert who seemed to be sleepwalking through the event.

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.

The Jazz Singer (1927) Blu-ray Book Review

Posted January 18th, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

The Jazz Singer (1927) Blu-ray Book Review

A breakthrough film in many respects, The Jazz Singer was the first feature-length movie with synchronized sound. Based on the real-life story of legendary entertainer Al Jolson, the restoration of this 85 year-old film is superb. Be advised that most of the film is silent with titles and it does have a few scenes with Jolson in “blackface”.

Hard Core Logo/Hard Core Logo 2 Blu-ray Review

Posted December 20th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Hard Core Logo/Hard Core Logo 2 Blu-ray Review

These cult punk mockumentaries arrive on Blu-ray with reasonably solid transfer. The original film is a classic dark comedy that mirrors the destructive hardcore punk lifestyle, but the sequel is complete unnecessary.