Original Samba Soul 1971-1979 (Strut). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Black Moses / Juicy Fruit (Disco Freak) (Stax). Review by Scott Adams.

Robert Mugge’s documentary about Al Green’s tragedy-strewn return to the Church is given the deluxe 25th Anniversary DVD treatment. Can Scott Adams get an amen?

There’s more to Hanson than “MmmBop,” and the all-grown-up band proves it at Chicago’s House of Blues. Cindy Barrymore says the brothers’ cuteness has worn off. You be the judge.

Roots and Grooves (Heads Up International). Review by Cindy Barrymore.

Lonely Just Like Me: The Final Chapter (Hacktone Records). Review by Al Pergande.

Tigers on Fire (Tract). Review by Nora Richardson.

The women are doing it for themselves! This issue of Target or Flag gives you the low down on four women making music in very different styles but displaying the same independent spirit.

Memphis Meets The Beatles (Inside Sounds). Review by Joe Frietze.

It’s About Time (Hollywood). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Music From The Motion Picture (Sony Music Soundtrax). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Snakes in My Veins (Emperor Jones). Review by Aaron Shaul.

thickfreakness (Fat Possum). Review by Troy Jewell.

Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll (Sparrow Records). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Swampbytche (self-released). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Turbo (Fueled By Ramen). Review by Rob Walsh.

Steve Stav finds himself tongue-tied when he engages his favorite chanteuse-next-door in a revealing Q&A.

Today Live on Main Street (Volumes 1 & 2) (Icehouse). Review by Joe Frietze.

She Rocks and Rolls All Night & Day (One Horse). Review by Brian Kruger.

For The Love… (MCA). Review by Matt Cibula.