Rock

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two new albums by The Smithereens: a new best-of, "Blown to Smithereens," (Capital Records) and a collection of rare old tracks, "Attack of the Smithereens."

A concert and interview in the Fresh Air studio with John Doe, former bassist/vocalist with the punk rock group "X". He recently released a new solo album, "Kissingsohard," (Rhino's Forward label). There's also a new acoustic best-of live album featuring "X". It's called "Unclogged" (Infidelity Records, L.A., CA). Doe is joined by guitarist Smokey Hormel.

REV. : Part (2) of Ed Ward's review of the new box set of music by the Velvet Underground.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers The Velvet Underground. Andy Warhol produced their first album in 1966.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Bruce Springsteen's album "The Ghost of Tom Joad."

TV Critic David Bianculli previews next week's Beatles documentary. The six hour series features new music by the Beatles. The recordings use archive tape of John Lennon.

Ken Tucker reviews the Smashing Pumpkins new album, "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness."

Rock historian Ed Ward continues his look at the contribution various cities have made to rock and roll.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at Chicago's contribution to music. Artists discussed include Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Fontella Bass, The Dels, The Chi-Lites, and Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new CD by PM Dawn, "Jesus Wept."