In Perspective

In Perspective takes another look at a release of historical significance or personal obsession: reissues, box sets, retrospectives, best-ofs, and new releases by historically memorable artists. A variety of writers offer their opinions and insights into these key releases and their creative forces.

In Perspective: Neil Young Live!

In Perspective

Hal Horowitz takes an in-depth look at the legendary Neil Young’s new live album, Road Rock, and its companion DVD, Red Rocks Live. Keep on rockin’ in the free world…

In Perspective: Run DMC: Still the Kings?

In Perspective

Run DMC are attempting a Supernatural comeback with their latest album, the guest-laden Crown Royal. Will Crown re-establish Run, DMC, and Jam Master Jay as the Kings of Rock, or have the emperors been shorn of their trademark leathers and Adidas? Julio Diaz takes an in-depth look.

In Perspective: Last Years of the Cat

In Perspective

Did someone put a fatwah on Cat Stevens’ career? Hal Horowitz examines the nadir of the folkie-turned-Muslim’s pop music career, taking an in-depth look at Stevens’ recently-reissued last three albums, Numbers, IZITSO, and Down To Earth.

In Perspective: Shock-King!

In Perspective

Sure, Marilyn Manson might think he’s shocking, but where would he be if Alice Ccooper hadn’t blazed the trail? With two amazing new reissues, the shock rock king is back in the spotlight in a big way. Hal Horowitz takes advantage of the opportunity to look back at the career of the man who’ll always be “Eighteen.”

In Perspective: Lynyrd Skynyrd Flies Again

In Perspective

“Play some Skynyrd!,” you yell? OK, we’ll oblige. Hal Horowitz takes a look back at the career of the Southern rock icons through the eyes of the new rarities collection, Lynyrd Skynyrd Collectybles.

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