Deep Cuts

Simon Phillips Discusses DarWin's Rangy New LP and Toto Deep Cuts

Simon Phillips Discusses DarWin’s Rangy New LP and Toto Deep Cuts

Long-time Protocol leader and former Toto drummer Simon Phillips returns with ‘Five Steps on the Sun’ from multi-instrumentalist DarWin’s self-titled group.

This Flinty Knack Deep Cut Will Make You Forget the 'My Sharona' Backlash

This Flinty Knack Deep Cut Will Make You Forget the ‘My Sharona’ Backlash

The Knack began a career-souring six-week run atop the charts 45 years ago this week with “My Sharona.” A terrific deep cut got lost along the way.

How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.'

How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’

Released 40 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ spun off a series of ubiquitous hits. Let’s dig a little deeper.

Can Yes' Disappointing 'Tormato' Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

‘Tormato’ arrived 45 years ago today as the deflating final album from Yes’ classic lineup. Let’s talk about what might have been.

Four Monkees Deep Cuts That Will Simply Blow Your Mind

Four Monkees Deep Cuts That Will Simply Blow Your Mind

In celebration of what would have been Mike Nesmith’s 80th birthday, let’s explore some quite surprising lesser-known songs from the Monkees.

The Largely Forgotten Beatles B-Side That Tied Their Influences Together

The Largely Forgotten Beatles B-Side That Tied Their Influences Together

Passed over as an A-side, “Thank You Girl” illustrated the foundational role the blues, R&B, and early rock ‘n’ roll played in the Beatles’ early sound.

On the Trail of Everything Bob Mould Ever Released With Sugar

On the Trail of Everything Bob Mould Ever Released With Sugar

Bob Mould’s post-Husker Du band Sugar debuted 30 years ago today with ‘Copper Blue,’ then soon vanished. Here’s where to find everything they recorded.

Exploring Lesser-Known Moments From 'Let It Be': Deep Beatles

Exploring Lesser-Known Moments From ‘Let It Be’: Deep Beatles

‘Deep Beatles’ author Kit O’Toole digs into five key cuts from their last-released album ‘Let It Be,’ which arrived 50 years today.

Jackson Browne's "Lawless Avenues," "Which Side?" + Others: Deep Cuts

Jackson Browne’s “Lawless Avenues,” “Which Side?” + Others: Deep Cuts

Here’s a look back at a handful of modern-era Jackson Browne deep cuts, spanning his career from the late ’80s through the early ’00s.

Can the Flawed 'Chicago VIII' Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.