Franklin aretha

Two late-'60s psych-country masterpieces on one disc

The seemingly ageless Chrissie Hynde storms her way through 26 songs on Pretenders Loose in LA EAGLE VISION , recorded at the Wiltern Theater in February this year. The run-in is particularly impressive as she turns the clock back almost a quarter of a century to the band's spectacular debut album with a sequence that includes "Tattooed Love Boys", "Precious", "Mystery Achievement" and the mighty "Brass In Pocket".

Jason Pierce and co blast back with album recorded in three weeks

Erstwhile record store assistant's debut gives country blues a modern, British twist

Excellent introduction to gospel music

Black artists reinterpret the Fabs

Covers album finds "One Of Us"hit-maker moving into Bonnie Raitt territory