MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

The gift of nostalgia

Globe critics make their picks for the best album reissues for gifting this holiday season.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

Our CD reissue pick: Bob Seger

Bob Seger recently reissued his classic concert albums “Live Bullet’’ and “Nine Tonight,’’ which was partially recorded in Boston in 1980.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

Our DVD pick: Adele’s ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’

Adele laughs often and heartily in her sublime new concert DVD, and each time reminds you why the 23-year-old British singer has been so irresistible this year.

Lady Gaga’s “Monster Ball” tour is showcased on a new DVD.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

Best DVDs for gifting this season

Our critic’s picks for the best music DVDs for gifting this season.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

Our books pick: ‘Def Jam Recordings’

The artists that have graced Def Jam’s roster read like a who’s who of hip-hop and urban pop.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

Best music-related books

Our critic’s picks for the best music-related books for gifting this season.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

Our pick for holiday music: She & Him

Zooey Deschanel has exactly the kind of voice you want to hear singing Christmas music.

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Ranking the best and worst holiday music

Our critics sort through the highs and lows of this year’s selection of holiday music.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

Our box set pick: Edition Lockenhaus

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lockenhaus Chamber Music Festival, ECM has released a five-disc retrospective box set.

MUSIC GIFT GUIDE

The season’s best new box sets

Our critic’s picks for the best new box sets for gifting this season.

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