In part one of our four-part 2018 holiday gift guide, we looked at the best of the boxed sets, reissues and historical collections aimed at classic rock fans. For this second part, we’re focusing on newly recorded albums by classic rockers, including Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Mark Knopfler, Ann Wilson and many others.
Steve Forbert — The Magic Tree (Blue Rose)
The singer-songwriter’s album accompanied his memoir and is a series of songs gleaned from previously recorded acoustic demos, augmented with new backing tracks. “The collection rings with the verve and vitality that Forbert’s fans have always come to expect,” says a press release.