This week, Christopher Long motors through Mississippi and discovers an amazing new record joint where he comes across a pristine, original vinyl pressing of The Partridge Family Album, the 1970 debut pop classic from The Partridge Family. And from his 20-dollar bill, he walks out with enough change for a pack of smokes and a Fresca.

Christopher Long heads back to the steamy summer of 1976 with the self-titled 1975 breakout album from Fleetwood Mac. Author Anna-Marie O’Brien provides commentary on the album’s songwriting and production, while also reflecting on her first Fleetwood Mac concert experience. 

In this installment of his popular weekly series, Christopher Long recalls rolling up on a used record joint in Myrtle Beach where he scored a clean and quiet vinyl copy of Hermit of Mink Hollow, the 1978 masterpiece from Todd Rundgren, for just $2.

Rumours Live (Warner Records). Review by Christopher Long.

In the news today: The Dillinger Escape Plan, R.E.M., Breaking Benjamin, Jasen Rauch, Janelle Monáe, Gordon Lightfoot, Grandaddy, Nikki Sixx. Mötley Crüe, Ghost, Vinyl, Rammstein, Eurovision, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Four Tet, Kieran Hebden, William Tyler, Willie Nelson, Imagine Dragons, The Hives, Gorilla Biscuits, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks

This week, ChristopherLong travels to a flea market in Mount Dora, Florida, and snatches up a used vinyl copy of Three Hearts, the 1979 sophomore set from one-time Fleetwood Mac guitar slinger, Bob Welch, for three bucks.

Mighty Love. Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Come Home. Review by Stacey Zering.

Sweet Face. Review by Stacey Zering.

The Birds, They Taught Me. Review by Stacey Zering.

Yacht Rock Revue’s “Hot Dads In Tight Jeans” Tour rolled into Central Florida and wowed the sold-out crowd with their tribute to ’70s and ’80s light rock hits. Michelle Wilson was there and loved every minute!

Fine Line (Columbia Records). Review by Christopher Long.

I Used to be Pretty (Yep Roc). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Brimming with compelling interviews, and bursting with action-packed concert performances, this newly-released DVD documentary provides music enthusiasts with a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at one of rock’s most influential festivals.

The Smashing Pumpkins’ return to glory is weird but brilliant. Jen Cray basks in over three hours of nostalgia and artistry.

Fleetwood Mac (Reissue / Deluxe Box Edition) (Rhino Records / Warner Music Group). Review by Christopher Long.

The Asylum Years (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.

Lindsey Buckingham / Christine McVie (Rhino). Review by Christopher Long.

Live in 1967 (Forty Below Records). Review by James Mann.