Pink Floyd – ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason: Remixed & Updated’ (2021)
As good as previous Pink Floyd vinyl reissues are, ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason: Remixed & Updated’ is quite unique.
Articles by: Steve Matteo
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 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)
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)
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
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)
‘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
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)
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 has been fighting this fight for a long time, and it is amazing how songs that he wrote decades ago sound so relevant today.
