Articles by: Steve Matteo

Herbie Hancock - 'Maiden Voyage'; Eric Dolphy - 'Out to Lunch' (2021 vinyl reissues)

Herbie Hancock – ‘Maiden Voyage’; Eric Dolphy – ‘Out to Lunch’ (2021 vinyl reissues)

Terrific new vinyl reissues of ’60s-era albums by Herbie Hancock and Eric Dolphy represent two very distinct sides of the classic Blue Note period.

Traffic's Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s albums are presented in their original packaging and sport the iconic pink U.K. Island Records label. Unfortunately, they forgot a key element.

The Band - 'Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition' (2021)

The Band – ‘Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition’ (2021)

Robbie Robertson didn’t just remix the Band’s third album with Bob Clearmountain. He created a completely new track sequence for ‘Stage Fright.’

Pink Floyd - 'Live at Knebworth 1990' (2021)

Pink Floyd – ‘Live at Knebworth 1990’ (2021)

What makes Pink Floyd’s ‘Live at Knebworth 1990’ a truly special release is that the vinyl was cut at 45 RPM, making for a true audiophile experience.

Digging Into Craft Recordings' 2021 Chet Baker Vinyl Reissues

Digging Into Craft Recordings’ 2021 Chet Baker Vinyl Reissues

The quality and care put into four new reissues from Chet Baker’s Riverside era make them must-haves for the serious jazz audiophile.

Pink Floyd - 'Delicate Sound of Thunder' (1988; 2020 expanded vinyl reissue)

Pink Floyd – ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ (1988; 2020 expanded vinyl reissue)

‘Delicate Sound of Thunder,’ one of only three official stand-alone live Pink Floyd albums, finally sees an expanded vinyl reissue.

Dean Martin, Phil Spector, Johnny Mathis + Others: 2020's Seasonal Sounds

Dean Martin, Phil Spector, Johnny Mathis + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

A new favorite arrived from Calexico amid a sleigh full of reissues of holiday classics from Dean Martin, Phil Spector, Johnny Mathis and others.

Elton John - 'Jewel Box' (2020)

Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020)

Whether you are a casual fan or hardcore collector, Elton John’s sprawling 148-song ‘Jewel Box’ truly sparkles and shines.

Roger Waters - 'Us + Them' (2020)

Roger Waters – ‘Us + Them’ (2020)

Roger Waters has been fighting this fight for a long time, and it is amazing how songs that he wrote decades ago sound so relevant today.

Norah Jones - 'Pick Me Up Off the Floor'; Puss N Boots - 'Sister' (2020)

Norah Jones – ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’; Puss N Boots – ‘Sister’ (2020)

Norah Jones’ continuous search for new sounds and new collaborators has resulted in a varied career that seems to satisfy her enormous talents.