Author Archives: Goldmine Staff

Review of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ immersion edition

December 9, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The previous Pink Floyd Immersion editions were geared toward the audio geek. The Immersion edition of “The Wall” is more for the rarities geek. ►

Album review of Slash’s ‘Made In Stoke 24/7/11

December 6, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

God love Slash — he’s just an old classic rocker, and he’s never changed his spots. Sure, he got lucky with the overrated Guns N’ Roses, but he continues to rock ’cause he wants to. ►

Album reviews of Queen’s second box set of reissues

December 4, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

With “News Of The World,” released in 1977, Queen left behind the fey foppery of the band’s earlier releases in favor of unabashed arena rock. ►

Album review of The Beach Boys’ ‘That’s Why God Made The Radio’

December 3, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Beach Boys’ newest studio album, “That’s Why God Made The Radio,” is more than good. It is, in a word, phenomenal. ►

For Canadian classic rockers Saga, hindsight is ’20/20′

December 2, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

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And so is the band’s aptly-titled 20th studio album, which brings lead singer Michael Sadler back to the fold after only one record away. ►

Why famed producer George Martin is bigger than The Beatles

December 1, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Perhaps best known for his work with The Fab Four, legendary producer Sir George Martin made the most of his career — with a little help from his friends. But his impact on popular music stretches far beyond Abbey Road. ►

Original art from Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album tops $87,000 at auction

November 14, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Sgt. Pepper Insert art by Sir Peter Blake and Jann Haworth

The insert tucked inside the landmark gatefold album was crafted by artists Sir Peter Blake and Jann Haworth. ►

Discover the 10 albums that changed Joe Lynn Turner’s life

November 12, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Joe Lynn Turner — or JLT as his fans affectionately call him — took a few moments to fill us in on the 10 Albums That Changed His Life. ►

UFO moves on — Moore or less — with new guitarist

November 11, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Founding member Andy Parker hopes fans and critics alike will finally embrace guitarist Vinnie Moore with the band’s album ‘Seven Deadly.’ ►

Review of James McCartney’s complete EP collection

November 10, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

James McCartney has largely avoided the limelight, but finally comes out and reveals his musical skills on this two-CD release, which includes bonus tracks. ►