On Second Thought

Huey Lewis and the News – ‘Picture This’ (1982): On Second Thought

Huey Lewis and the News – ‘Picture This’ (1982): On Second Thought

Flawless by any standards, ‘Picture This’ simply foreshadowed the mega-success that Huey Lewis and the News would experience.

Paul Revere and the Raiders – ‘Something Happening’ (1968): On Second Thought

Paul Revere and the Raiders – ‘Something Happening’ (1968): On Second Thought

With ‘Something Happening,’ Paul Revere and the Raiders aimed to discard their image as colonial-war costumed clowns and finally be taken seriously.

How Geordie Introduced AC/DC’s Brian Johnson to the World

How Geordie Introduced AC/DC’s Brian Johnson to the World

Brian Johnson’s work with his pre-AC/DC band Geordie was in the heavy-duty vein of Deep Purple, Status Quo and Led Zeppelin.

How “It’s a Long Way There” Introduced the Little River Band

How “It’s a Long Way There” Introduced the Little River Band

The Little River Band’s definitive self-titled debut arrived 45 years ago this month, with “It’s a Long Way There” as its opening track.

The Moody Blues – ‘Sur la mer’ (1988): On Second Thought

The Moody Blues – ‘Sur la mer’ (1988): On Second Thought

Unlike many recordings back then, ‘Sur la mer’ doesn’t go overboard on smothering the Moody Blues’ natural talents in a blanket of gadgetry.

How Neil Young’s ‘Le Noise’ Found Light in a World of Darkness

How Neil Young’s ‘Le Noise’ Found Light in a World of Darkness

Released 10 years ago today, the textured ‘Le Noise’ landed somewhere between Neil Young’s acoustic work and his more muscular full-band rock music.

How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock

How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock

Black Country Communion’s self-titled debut arrived 10 years ago today as a thunderous reminder of the golden age of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC.

Steppenwolf – ‘Monster’ (1969): On Second Thought

Steppenwolf – ‘Monster’ (1969): On Second Thought

Returning to a moment when Steppenwolf tried to reconcile the shortcomings of specific aspects of American history with the spirit of American optimism.

Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness

Why Supertramp’s “Sister Moonshine” Pointed to Future Greatness

Supertramp’s elfin, silvery “Sister Moonshine” arrived 45 years ago today as a kind of dry run for platinum successes to come.

When Jeff Lynne’s ELO Triumphantly Returned With ‘Live in Hyde Park’

When Jeff Lynne’s ELO Triumphantly Returned With ‘Live in Hyde Park’

Released five years ago today, ‘Jeff Lynne’s ELO Live in Hyde Park’ gave fans a chance to revisit – and reconsider – the Electric Light Orchestra.