Elvis Presley
On Stage: 1970
Sony Legacy
3 out of 5 stars
“Elvis” and “Vegas” are often found in the same sentence, and this disc shows why that’s a double edged sword. For fans, this is a great treat, but for detractors it also provides some decent ammo. The various cover songs that Elvis takes on, like “Long Tall Sally,” are easily the highlights.
Helloween
Unarmed
The End Records
4 out of 5 stars
Calling Helloween a heavy metal band is like calling a 1969 Camaro just simple transportation. Here the current lineup of the band records a handful of the band’s fan favorites. You may find yourself head banging one minute and in a jazz coma the next.
The Young Sinclairs
Songs of the Young Sinclairs
Kindercore Records
4.5 out of 5 stars
An absolutely superb album of psychedelic spacey pop rock a la The Beach Boys and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, but without the meltdowns. An anthology of sorts, this release consists of standout fave cuts from all of their self-released albums, along with some exclusive tracks for good measure…and it’s damn good.
