I have loaded 28 recently released classic rock songs into high rotation on the playlist – featuring songs from The Eagles, Blue Oyster Cult, Roger Waters and more! Twenty-one of the songs are from the following newly released albums:
Blue Oyster Cult – The Symbol Remains … The band returns with their first new studio album since the poorly received 2001 release Curse Of the Hidden Mirror. This new album is a far cry from their last. The songs are well crafted, beautifully played and a joy to listen to. “The incorruptible, irreverent nature of a band that’s existed through every possible rock and metal trope in history shines through on this album”. Listen for the songs Florida Man, Tainted Blood, Edge Of the World and Secret Road. Read the review here.
Bon Jovi – 2020 … After delaying a spring release date (due to you-know-what) the band has finally released this album. Most of the songs are, not surprisingly, overtly political – as the band examines the state of the world we live in today. Listen for the tracks Brothers In Arms and Beautiful Drug. Read the review here.
The Eagles – Live From the Forum MMXVIII … The band spent most of 2018 on the road with an extensive North American tour that found Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit joined by two new bandmates: Deacon Frey (original member Glenn Frey‘s son) and Vince Gill. This album was recorded over 3 nights at The Forum in Los Angeles. Listen for the tracks Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy and a very cool version of Hotel California. Read the review here.
Roger Waters – Us + Them … The former Pink Floyd member’s extensive 2017-2018 world tour has been captured on DVD, Blue Ray, CD and digital download. It is Roger Waters at his finest – merging politics, bombast, symbolism and music in a way that only he can. Listen for songs One Of These Days, The Great Gig In the Sky and Money. Read the review here.
Queen + Adam Lambert – Live Around the World … Freddie Mercury is sadly no longer with us – but Adam Lambert is a surprisingly capable successor to the iconic Queen vocalist. This album was culled from every tour the band has done over the last six years and features some interesting takes and modifications to the bands canon. Listen for tracks Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and Somebody To Love. Read the review here.
Lou Reed – New York (Deluxe Edition) … This album contains remastered versions of the songs found on the original 1989 release, as well as a host of extra content. It contains live versions of every track from the album – with a couple of live bonus tracks – as well as a number of demos and rough mixes. Listen for live versions of the songs Dirty Boulevard and Walk On the Wild Side. Read the review here.
John Lennon – Gimme Song Truth (The Ultimate Remixes) … With everything that is going in the world today – we could definitely use some words of wisdom from the Beatle. In its place – we have this set of 36 of his best-known songs (hits and others) – impeccably mixed for maximum impact. Listen for a live version of the track Come Together. Read the review here.
Robert Plant – Digging Deep: Subterranea … This album is a best of compilation from the Led Zeppelin vocalist’s solo catalogue – with a couple of rarities thrown in. Although not presented in chronological order – it showcases how his art has grown and he has steeled himself to remain relevant as he ages. Listen for the unreleased track Nothing Takes the Place Of You. Read the review here.
The Doors – Morrison Hotel (50th Anniversary Edition) … The original album, released in 1970, found the band returning to a more blues-rock template after the instrumental experimentation featured on The Soft Parade. This 50th Anniversary Edition of the album features the original songs remastered and an hour of interesting outtakes. Listen for the unreleased song Money (That’s What I Want). Read the review here.
William Shatner – The Blues … Captain Kirk brings his spoken / half-sung take on the blues on this album. What makes it interesting in the supporting cast he has assembled for the effort, which include the likes of Brad Paisley, Harvey Mandel, Pat Travers, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Steve Cropper and others. Listen for the tracks The Thrill Is Gone (featuring Ritchie Blackmore on guitar) and a cover of the Cream classic Sunshine Of Your Love (featuring Sonny Landreth on guitar). Read the review here.
New Singles
The other 7 songs are all recently released singles:
AC/DC – Shot In the Dark … this is the first single released from the band’s upcoming album Power Up – which is scheduled for release on November 13th, 2020.
Tom Petty – Leave Virginia Alone … this previously unreleased song is from the late singer/songwriter’s box set – Wildflowers & All The Rest – which is scheduled for release on October 16th, 2020.
Van Morrison – Born To Be Free … the Belfast Cowboy embraces the anti-shutdown movement with this single (which is apparently the first of 3 songs he plans to release).
Cheap Trick – Rebel Rebel … this single from the band is a cover of the David Bowie classic, which was originally found on his 1974 album Diamond Dogs.
Stevie Nicks – Show Them the Way … this single from the Fleetwood Mac vocalist sprung from a dream she had in 2008, and features Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on drums and the Eurythmics‘ Dave Stewart on guitar.
Yes – Imagine … this single is a live cover of the John Lennon classic, taken from the band’s upcoming album The Royal Affair Tour: Live From Las Vegas, which is due for release on October 30th, 2020.
Elton John – Regimental Sgt. Zippo … this song is one of 60 unreleased songs that will be found on the artist’s upcoming album Jewel Box, which is due for release on November 13th, 2020.
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