"Best of 2019" - "A sequel of sorts to Jon Savage's series of Ace compilations focusing on a particular year of the '60s, Jon Savage's 1969-1971: Rock Dreams on 45 is a brilliant idea for a compilation: describe the rise of album rock through its diminutive cousin, the 7" single ... There's plenty of trippy and soulful material, with bands attempting to find the further point out for rock, blues, and psychedelia. That's the great gift of Jon Savage's 1969-1971: Rock Dreams on 45: listening to it, classic rock - the most familiar music in pop/rock - once again seems fresh".