Natalie Cole

2Pac + Outlawz

Still I Rise
(Interscope)

The Notorious B.I.G.
Born Again
(Bad Boy)

Beyond Playlist presents Xmas-rated, part two: Reissues and Retreads

This year, we've wrapped our roundup of holiday albums a bit differently. Instead of delivering it to you in one big lump (like coal), we're parceling out the reviews online, with a blog each weekday through December 24 devoted to recordings in a different category. Part two features "Reissues and ... More >>

The Jeff Hamilton Trio

Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, Dazzle, 303-839-5100.

Voices From the Past

Sheryl Renee recognizes her favorites.

Next Best Thing

If you weren't at this landmark blues concert, Lightning in a Bottle will do.

Just One of Those Biopics

The songs are immortal, even if Porter pic isn't.

Just One of Those Biopics

The songs are immortal, even if Porter pic isn't.

It's Now or Never

Lisa Marie Presley's belated rock-and-roll career couldn't have come at a better time.

The Latest Noels

'Tis the season to rate another avalanche of holiday discs.

The Voyage Out

Jazz singer Nnenna Freelon has touched the “devil's music” with her own world-class style.

The Doors

The Bright Midnight Sampler: 14 Songs/8 Concerts (Bright Midnight Records/Rhino Handmade), Various Artists Stoned Immaculate: The Music of the Doors (Elektra)

Lady Sang the Blues

Monica Janzen had a great voice, a solid band and a new record. She also had breast cancer.

Anthony B / Bob Marley

Seven Seals
(VP Records)

Chant Down Babylon
(Tuff Gong/Island)

Time of the Season

This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

In His Life

Beatles producer George Martin tries to pass along the wisdom of the ages.

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Beatles producer George Martin tries to pass along the wisdom of the ages.

Kids Do the Darnedest Things

Three members of famous musical families provide a good argument for nepotism.

Quiz Show

Before you declare yourself a Grammy expert, let Backbeat test your skills.

Christmas Seasoning

Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

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Hark! The Herald Angels are practically the only group without a holiday CD this year.

YULE'S GOLD

THE GOOD, THE BAND AND THE UGLY CHRISTMAS ALBUMS FOR 1994.

COME TOGETHER--AGAIN

THE GOOD, THE BAND AND THE UGLY CHRISTMAS ALBUMS FOR 1994.

We Are the World 2010: List of performers seems a little underwhelming -- the idea is to get people to buy the song, right?

Our friends over at CNN just posted a partial list of performers appearing on the "We Are the World" remake. From the looks of it, we put more thought into this whole thing than the organizers did. Okay, sure, there were a handful of bona fied stars that took part -- and we're assuming they've be ... More >>

This Just In: Them Crooked Vultures, Carrie Underwood, String Cheese Incident shows announced

​As if playing in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters wasn't enough for Dave Grohl, he teamed up with Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones and Queen of the Stone Age's Joshua Homme to form Them Crooked Vultures in 2009. The Vultures, who released their self-titled debut this past November, descend upon the Fil ... More >>

We Are the World 25/2010 performers pull off impressive performance

All right, so we were admittedly skeptical of how this whole "We Are the World" remake was going to turn out with the seemingly random cast of characters organizers assembled. When we first glimpsed the initial list of those present the night of the recording, there were some head scratchers in the ... More >>

Widespread Panic, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Pretty Lights shows announced

​Another half dozen new shows were added to the Red Rocks schedule, including John Mayer, Paramore, STS9, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Pretty Lights and Widespread Panic, who will be at the venue from Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27, a month after its eleventh studio album, Dirty Side Down, hit ... More >>

Top 10 weirdest musical duets

A couple of nights ago, we had the absolute pleasure of seeing William Shatner and Lin Yu Chun do a rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" on Lopez Tonight that made our hearts cream with loving ecstasy. We have no clue what to actually think of Lin Yu Chin (other than that the internet seems t ... More >>

Summer Guide 2010

A couple of nights ago, we had the absolute pleasure of seeing William Shatner and Lin Yu Chun do a rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" on Lopez Tonight that made our hearts cream with loving ecstasy. We have no clue what to actually think of Lin Yu Chin (other than that the internet seems t ... More >>