Dylan, Jagger, Springsteen – and more – in Boomer rock bonanza

Has there ever been more activity in the Boomer rock marketplace? I can’t remember such frenzy: nearly all the big beasts in the dadrock jungle are offering new product for the autumn sales season:

24 September
Joni Mitchell, Shine

1 October
Bob Dylan, Dylan 3CD
Mick Jagger, Very Best Of
Bruce Springsteen, Magic

22 October
Neil Young, Chrome Dreams 2
Van Morrison, Still On Top – The Greatest Hits 3CD

(All dates - UK release).

While all these outstanding artists are firm favourites in this grown-up parish, the two releases I’m savouring most are the discs by Jagger (an under-rated solo performer) and Mitchell (a welcome return by one of the giants of 20thC music).

Reviews of all these releases to follow – and your reviews are very welcome.


Gerry Smith