This week, Christopher Long takes the first step in reconciling his splintered relationship with his kabuki-faced former heroes, when he ponies up a king’s ransom for a reasonably well-cared-for vinyl copy of Rock and Roll Over, the 1976 cock rock classic from KISS.

This week, Christopher Long reunites with one of his all-time favorite records when he spots a one-dollar 8-track copy of Fantastic Voyage, the 1980 R&B classic from Lakeside, while on a recent record hunting expedition in Mississippi.

This week, Christopher Long acquires a tattered-looking vinyl copy of the classic 1977 Angel LP, On Earth As It Is In Heaven, from a buddy who really needed a couple of bucks for a pack of smokes.

This week, Christopher Long visits a Florida rummage sale where he comes across a well-cared-for vinyl copy of Smash Hits, the 1969 compilation LP from the Jimi Hendrix Experience, for just two bucks, and he soon rediscovers why the guitar-slashing icon remains “the whole package.”

This week, Christopher Long reveals one of his most amazing vintage vinyl acquisitions: an original pressing of Aladdin Sane — the iconic 1973 slab from David Bowie. Why so amazing? He nabbed it for FREE!

Possessing all the coziness of a gawk-worthy car crash, Permanent Damage, the salacious memoir from the notorious, outrageous “groupie” Miss Mercy Fontenot and celebrated pop culture journalist Lyndsey Parker, provides a surprise payoff.

1967: Vacations In The Past (Tiny Ghost). Review by Julius C. Lacking.

A very focused memoir of a singular year in Robyn Hitchcock’s early life provides Ian Koss with insight on basement Happenings and more.

The Clearwater Jazz Holiday returned to their traditional home of Coachman Park and a brand new concert facility, The Sound. Bob Pomeroy spent the October weekend grooving to old, often surprising favorites and discovering some new, talented characters.

Tré Burt performs at Mission Creek Festival on his Sweet Misery Tour before heading overseas for an EU headlining tour. Review by Jeremy Glazier.

Eddie Van Halen was a gifted golden guitar god. His talent - immeasurable. His catalog of music - impeccable. And his legacy will live forever.

Origins, Vol. 2 (Entertainment One (eOne)). Review by Christopher Long.

Rollercoaster. Review by Stacey Zering.

Altar of Harmony (Third Man Records). Review by James Mann.

Black Top Run (Provogue/Mascot Label Group). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Guitarist Juewett Bostick opens up about his new album Shades of Blu and his musical journey.

The Ninth Trip (Riding Easy). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Sunshine Blues (Lakehouse Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Tales From The West. Review by Michelle Wilson.

Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson unleashed a potent triple bill for the last night of their Stars Align Tour in Tampa. Michelle Wilson was there to rock out with the 70s superstars.