You are happier than you think.

The iconic rock and roll magazine from the 1960s is back and just as relevant and snotty as ever.

This week, Christopher Long nearly fights a famed rock star in defense of his 1970s pin-up princess. To prove his point, Chris goes into his own garage and digs out his musty vinyl copy of the self-titled 1972 alt. country classic from Linda Ronstadt.

A former convict returns to London to avenge his former enemies and save his daughter. Carl F. Gauze reviews the Theater West End production of Sweeney Todd.

This week, cuddly curmudgeon Christopher Long finds himself feeling even older as he hobbles through a Florida flea market in pursuit of vinyl copies of the four infamous KISS solo albums — just in time to commemorate the set’s milestone 45th anniversary.

This week Christopher Long scores a timely treasure — a near-mint vinyl copy of The Dream Weaver, the classic 1975 LP from Gary Wright — for just eight bucks.

Mid-century teens discover the joys of drugs, only to see themselves made examples of to all the rest of us.

Coming out in rural Indiana is no fun, and a pack of well-meaning C-list Broadway stars isn’t helping.

Following the shocking and heartbreaking passing of music icon Jimmy Buffett last weekend, Christopher Long found himself (once again) perusing near-endless used record bins at a beachside Florida thrift joint, where he stumbled upon a pristine copy of Son of a Son of a Sailor, Buffett’s classic 1978 LP — for just $10.

Does it matter if there are few or no original members in that band you’re paying to see? Bob Pomeroy muses on legacy bands. Are they real or are they Memorex?

Sometimes you’ve got to look back several decades to discover fresh “new” music. And this week, Christopher Long stumbles accidentally upon a true vinyl treasure — a clean copy of Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, the critically acclaimed 1968 sophomore set from Laura Nyro — for only three bucks!

A selection of short reviews of recently released jazz records.

This week, vinyl geek Christopher Long scores a six-dollar bargain: a near-mint condition LP copy of Crystal Ball, the butane-burning 1976 classic from Styx. Dude, got any reefer?

A laundromat provides refuge and family to the lost souls of small town Texas.

This week, Christopher Long reflects fondly on his misfit tweenage daze, as he discovers a reasonably healthy used vinyl copy of City Nights, the 1978 sophomore set from Canadian pop-rock kingpin, Nick Gilder — for just six bucks!

Return to that magical night in 1956 when five of the top rock and rollers met up at Sun Records for the very last time. Carl F. Gauze reviews Million Dollar Quartet at Orlando Shakes.

This week, Christopher Long once again gets hoodwinked by his principal “dealer.” As a result, he scores a fabulous fix —an original vinyl pressing of Nancy’s Greatest Hits, the 1970 compilation LP from Nancy Sinatra — for just six bucks!

This week Christopher Long ventures into a proper used record outlet and discovers a long-pursued treasure: a rather punished original LP pressing of Innervisions, the 1973 classic from Stevie Wonder, for just $6.

This week, Christopher Long recounts the time he was blessed with a bounty of beautiful vintage LPs from a wonderful bygone era — a massive haul that included the instant crown jewel of his classic crooner collection: an original 1958 mono pressing of Tony’s Greatest Hits. And he got it ALL for FREE!

A musical group arises in the glory days of soul music and nearly implodes when the lead singer is replaced.