Irvin Mayfield’s effervescent Christmas redo will shake your stockings off the mantel.

AC/DC returns missing a key member, but none of its familiar sound.

This is the kind of richly textured, reminiscent version of “Summertime” required as the first cool fingers of fall close around you. You May Also Like: Mickey Newbury, “Summertime” (1993): One Track Mind

“Benny Man’s Blues” lives up to the outsized, genre-bending expectations surrounding a studio pairing of Eric Johnson and Mike Stern.

Josh Ritter’s version of “Rosalie” stands out on a Chris Smithers tribute album with plenty of bigger stars.

Daniel Lanois’ “Iceland” is unutterably beautiful at one turn, dark and humid the next

Diana Krall’s new take on “California Dreamin'” gives the Mamas and the Papas hit a much-needed makeover.

“Easy Money,” from Johnny Marr’s forthcoming solo album ‘Playland,’ is ridiculously listenable.

Grace Marino’s “Survive” is a heart-gripping song from the Initiative’s terrific self-titled debut album.

’24 Karat Gold’ gives Stevie Nicks a chance to finally get it right with “Twisted.”