If anyone has doubts that this is one of the greatest live bands in the history of rock, ‘The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts’ should decimate them
Author: Jeff Burger
Even more popular than its predecessor, the multi-platinum album spawned three hit singles: “Peace Train,” “Moonshadow” and “Morning Has Broken.”
This 122-track set showcases one of Mitchell’s most creative periods, including early versions of such classics as “Both Sides Now” and “The Circle Game.”
Though not as focused or satisfying as their 1960s-’70s classics, the recording is often cited as the group’s last great album.
‘If I Could Only…’ is a contemplative, folk- and jazz-tinged record, characterized by subtle, melancholy music and understated, layered vocals.
The album, now doubled in length, includes nods to country, but paints a picture of a more versatile group via funky rock and a return to psychedelia.
The box is loaded with memorable music and food for thought about the war. No other collection on the subject comes anywhere near it.
The set includes 27 previously unreleased jams, rehearsal performances and outtakes, more than enough to justify its purchase.
Rock may today seem less likely to take over and remake the world, but most of this music still sounds just as good as it did in 1968
It appears we must make room at the top of the Dylan interpreters heap for the Pretenders’ frontwoman, whose covers are sublime.