New Reviews for June 14, 2024
PLG / Rhino
A thorough examination of the creation of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars featuring 29 unreleased tracks.
Capitol / EMI Records / UMC
The music from the unreleased live-in-the-studio doc showcases a vigorous, stripped-back Wings.
Domino / Double Six
A more upbeat companion to the mournful Mercy, this finds the Velvet Underground co-founder full of energy, ideas, and intelligence.
Mute
A full-length drawn from the musician's label/collaborative project, showcasing different guest vocalists united by a common passion.
Bella Union
The singer/songwriter's anger, anguish, and mordant wit are more tangible than ever on these portraits of deception and betrayal.
Nonesuch
The singer/composer and versatile percussion quartet reunite for a captivating set guided by 19th century poetry.
In Memoriam
Classical
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AllMusic Staff Pick
- June 15, 2024
June 15, 1999
The White Stripes' debut, released 25 years ago today, sounds like arena rock as hand-crafted in the attic. Singer/guitarist Jack White's voice is a singular, evocative combination of punk, metal, blues, and backwoods while his guitar work is grand and banging with just enough lyrical touches of slide and subtle solo work to let you know he means to use the metal-blues riff collisions just so.
