Album Reviews

A rundown of some of the best archival releases of the past three months.

Fall is usually the busiest time of year for reissues – mostly because the holidays are right around the corner.

Janis Joplin's breakthrough moment, expanded and raw.

New box set collects band's early years, before David Bowie helped make them stars.

The band's opus gets an overhaul for its 50th anniversary, complete with demos and live performances.

One of rock's greatest records gets expanded for its 50th anniversary, and it's a revelation.

The 14th volume in the celebrated 'Bootleg Series' dissects the classic 1975 LP, piece by bloody piece.

Marking the golden anniversary of this masterpiece with a box set featuring singles, outtakes and alternate versions.

Eight CDs, one DVD and a whole lotta R.E.M. from over the years.

Fourth Bowie box collects his difficult '80s period.