Columbia's reissue of four album's from the Byrds' own "Blue Period" (1967-1970) harkens back to a time before lite rock, when the band's distinctly Southern California sound projected an optimism and sense of possibility that perfectly captured the mood of the times

With a stellar new album, "The Tipping Point," and a tour, the band is deserving of this honor

Of three new Carole King reissues, it's "Really Rosie" -- a "Tapestry" for the under-10 set -- that stands out.

From Tom Petty and Patti Smith to Counting Crows, the many covers of the satirical song has tweaked its impact

New releases from the Shins, Caetano Veloso and Of Montreal.

That Arthur Lee's Love shattered like a bottle only heightens the group's claim to the title of California's greatest psychedelic band.

Salon speaks to singer Matthew Caws about how the band bounced back from a bad name and a goofy hit song

Zip it, Chuck Klosterman! Rock critics want you to reexamine the much-hated band. Don't -- they're still loathsome

Roger McGuinn's Web site is an experiment in communal musical memory

The Brooklyn trio's latest CD charms with harmony-laden, sweet '60s pop tunes.

This should be Bruce's promised land. So why is his vision of America still so bleak?

Embarrassed to admit you discovered a band through their best-of instead of an original LP? Shame no more!

They don't always have much to do with the movies that inspired them, but some are worth hearing anyway.

Thirty-four years ago this week, the Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, Temptations, Santana, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Creedence Clearwater all shared top billing on the Billboard album chart. There's never been another lineup quite like it -- and there will never be again.

Rod Argent talks about how his iconic '60s group managed to rise again and influence younger bands