Articles by: Kit O'Toole

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Monty Python’s Total Rubbish: The Complete Collection (2014)

‘Monty Python’s Total Rubbish’ collects all nine of their UK albums into one hilarious box set.

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Sergio Mendes – Magic (2014)

‘Magic’ finds Sergio Mendes crossing boundaries once again with an album that will appeal to multiple generations.

The Beatles, “Things We Said Today” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Things We Said Today” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

We hear hints of their impending musical evolution into Beatles 2.0.

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Books: Beatleness: How the Beatles and their Fans Remade the World, by Candy Leonard (2014)

A fans-eye view shows how they impacted lives and, in turn, history.

The Beatles, “You Can’t Do That” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “You Can’t Do That” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

It should’ve been in the film; it should’ve been a lead single. What happened?

The Beatles, “When I Get Home” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “When I Get Home” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

While often overlooked, the album cut is worth a closer listen.

Books: The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four by Kenneth Womack

Books: The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four by Kenneth Womack

Imagine being able to look up any Beatles song, album, or broader topic.

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Horse-Doggin’: The Morrell Archives, Volume 1 by Dave Morrell: Books

Morrell leads us on adventures that would make any music fan jealous.

The Beatles, “I’ll Cry Instead,” A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “I’ll Cry Instead,” A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

This song shows where John Lennon would go as a Beatle, and as a solo artist.

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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – The Classic Albums Box; Frankie Valli – Selected Solo Works (2014)

Rhino capitalizes on the upcoming ‘Jersey Boys’ movie with timely box sets.