SOUND CHECK.

Buffalo Springfield/``Buffalo Springfield (Box Set)'' (Rhino)

Unless you know pop history, the name Buffalo Springfield probably suggests Dusty's bison-hugging brother. In fact, this all-star late-'60s band boasts an enduring legacy, despite having scored just one Top-10 single with 1967's ``For What It's Worth.''

The three Springfield albums released between 1967 and 1968 that make up a sturdy chunk of this consistently charming four-disc set rank among rock's cornerstones, alongside equally valuable and important works by the Byrds, Jimi Hendrix, Love and the Doors.

The band's enjoyably twisted synthesis of pop, rock, folk, country and psychedelic elements reflected its membership - Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Dewey Martin, Bruce Palmer and later Jim Messina - almost all of whom made more rock history in later years.

Compiled and produced by Young, this 88-track retrospective brings together the band's first two albums, remastered in their entirety along with 36 previously unreleased tracks, including demos, outtakes and alternate mixes.

It's a welcome history lesson that hardly seems dated at all. Four stars

- Fred Shuster

Rhonda Vincent/``The Storm Still Rages'' (Rounder)

With her blisteringly tight backup unit the Rage, mandolinist Vincent tears through a set of traditional mountain songs, country classics that were just achin' to get higher and lonesomer (``Drivin' Nails in My Coffin,'' ``Just Someone I Used to Know'') and transcendent originals.

There's a disarming display of vocal gymnastics on the gospel novelty ``You Don't Love God If You Don't Love Your Neighbor'' and even a pitch for Rhonda's favorite baking flour.

What's more authentic than that? Four stars.

- Bob Strauss

Django Reinhardt/``Swing 39'' (Verve)

``All Star Sessions'' (Capitol)

Woody Allen's 1999 film ``Sweet and Lowdown'' sparked a renewal of interest in Reinhardt, the great gypsy guitarist, and these two budget reissues are nice - albeit very different - places to become acquainted with his joyous music.

The Verve date features Reinhardt with long-time collaborator violinist Stephane Grappelli and the rest of the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in a typically swinging session recorded in Paris just before World War II. Reinhardt's playing is endlessly creative, evident by the way he reworks ``Tea for Two'' three times, making each version a magical experience. Reinhardt's solos, whether with chords or single notes, show why his legend persists - and grows - to this day. 1/2

``All Star Sessions'' is a grab bag, bringing together four different sessions Reinhardt recorded in the '30s with visiting American jazz musicians. The best of the lot are the four songs arranged by Benny Carter that feature tenor sax titan Coleman Hawkins. The two horn men clearly inspired each other; in fact, Reinhardt largely takes a back seat here, providing the rhythm. But, oh, what sweetly inspired rhythm. Three stars

- Glenn Whipp

Dave Navarro/``Trust No One'' (Capitol)

Eddie From Ohio/``Quick'' (Virginia Soul)

Actually based in Virginia, percussionist Eddie Hartness and friends make music as eclectic as their non sequitur name.

What saves this odd quartet from the quirk basket is accomplished musicianship and terrific vocals, especially from frontwoman Julie Murphy Wells. Whether warbling about postmodern cave love (``Let's Get Mesolithic'') or leading a cappella harmonies, she lends conviction to the goofiest and corniest lyrical ploys.

This is that rare act that's just clever enough for its own good. Three and one half stars.

- B.S.

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