Matthew Sweet
- Music Reviews
- January 15, 2021
Catspaw (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Bourbon & Beyond 2018 features great bands, good food and lots of Kentucky bourbon! What’s not to like?
The birthplace of the blues is captured in the timeless photography of Panny Flautt Mayfield.
Bursting with non-stop hits, the classic rock triple-threat package tour attracted thousands (and thousands) of dedicated South Florida fans.
Act Like You Know (Special Man Industries). Review by James Mann.
Crystal Fairy (Ipecac). Review by Jen Cray.
The legendary REO Speedwagon joined forces with Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander to converge on Melbourne, FL’s King Center and deliver a true blue rock and roll spectacle of epic proportions.
Blunderbuss (Third Man Records). Review by Jen Cray.
The 7th annual Wanee Festival, hosted by The Allman Brothers Band, brought icons of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s past to idyllic Live Oak, FL. Phillip Haire soaked it all in before staggering to his campsite each night.
Low Country Blues (Rounder Records). Review by James Mann.
After 30 years in the music industry, producer, songwriter and musician Larry Dvoskin has released a set of his own music. Gail Worley finds out why it took so long.
Hitting the road with Ani DiFranco as a follow-up to her national touring debut with no less a superstar than Tracy Chapman, Gaby Moreno will have to follow-up her debut album, Still the Unknown with a title more befitting her potential breakout. She’s already got some surprises up her sleeve for the second act.
Author Charles R. Cross delivers a unique and detailed account of Led Zeppelin‘s recording history — one platinum-selling record at a time.
Funny People – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Concord Music Group). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Those unconvinced by the musical genius that is The Mars Volta need only experience a fraction of what Jen Cray experienced at their recent sold out Orlando show.
Chris Cornell has taken his past out on the road, playing songs from Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave and his own catalog of solo work. Jen Cray stopped by the Orlando date to sample the goods.
James Mann has a few thoughts on the rumored Zep tour. Okay, one: stay home.
Dreamland (Universal). Review by James Mann.
James Mann waxes on the impact of Ink 19 on his life, and thanks Frank Sinatra for dying…
Volume 3: Further in Time (Real World). Review by Dave Aftandilian.