Back catalogue: Blues

Review: Ten Years After's legendary performance at Woodstock in August 1969 remains a pinnacle moment in rock history, hailed as one of the festival's standout acts. Now, their complete hour-long concert, previously only part of larger compilations, is set for standalone release, one day before the 55th anniversary of their historic show. Led by guitarist Alvin Lee, the British blues rock band delivered an electrifying set featuring classics like Howlin' Wolf's 'Spoonful,' Sonny Boy Williamson's 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl,' and the expansive 'I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes,' clocking in at 18 minutes. The set's climax, 'I'm Going Home,' a Lee original, cemented their place in Woodstock lore with its powerful performance captured in the iconic Woodstock documentary. Remastered from the original two-inch multitrack tapes, Woodstock 1969 offers a fresh mix of Ten Years After's raw energy and virtuosity, presented on a double 180-gram vinyl pressing in a gatefold sleeve, accompanied by new liner notes by Chris Welch. This release commemorates a defining moment for the band and a milestone in rock music history.