New Reviews for November 24, 2023

Nowhere to Go But Up
GBV
On their third album of 2023, the Dayton rockers embrace enormous production and more complex arrangements for their ever-odd pop songs.
- Fred Thomas
The Yes Album [Super Deluxe Edition]
Yes
Rhino / Rhino Atlantic
The first album where the band's well-known and exceedingly popular prog rock sound comes together completely -- presented here with new mixes and live tracks.
- Tim Sendra
HeavenEditor's choice
Forever Living Originals
R&B
Third solo album of traditional and resonant soul-rooted R&B from the Sault singer/songwriter.
- Andy Kellman
Happy Holiday!
ATO
Jim James and his bandmates deliver nine sweetly sad songs for late, lonely nights in the Yuletide season.
- Mark Deming
Love & Fury: The Holloway Road Sessions 1962-1966Editor's choice
Cherry Red
This deep dive into the band's sessions with Joe Meek offers a wealth of insight into their music and the producer's bag of tricks.
- Heather Phares
Illuminated 1989Editor's choice
5BC
Unearthing of the true first album from the sorta-shoegaze North Carolinian outliers, recorded with (and remastered by) Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie.
- Andy Kellman
Catch the Groove: Live at the Penthouse 1963-1967Editor's choice
Anagram / Elemental Music / Jazz Detective / Jazz Detective
A multi-disc set revealing the great vibraphonist as he plays his particular brand of Latin jazz in a club setting.
- Thom Jurek
Sisters [Deluxe Edition]
Cherry Red
Crisp and clean jangle pop album bolstered by the hit single "Cath" -- presented here with an altered track list and many extras.
- Tim Sendra
Solar Fire
AllMusic Staff Pick - November 30, 2023
November 30, 1973
Fans of muscular progressive rock will love Solar Fire, a concept album loosely designed around cosmology. The album was groundbreaking when it was released 50 years ago today, and is still a delightful listen. If you like the hard-edged side of Manfred Mann, this may be your favorite album.
- Richard Foss