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.
On Second Thought
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
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
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’
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.
‘Bachman and Turner’ Resurrected the Spirit of Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Bachman and Turner’ was a Bachman-Turner Overdrive comeback in every way except the album title.
How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With ‘A Bigger Bang’
The Rolling Stones accomplished something 15 years ago today that hadn’t happened in a quarter century: They put out a good record.
How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on ‘Body of Song’
Released 15 years ago today, ‘Body of Song’ updated the excessive, naive electronics of ‘Modulate’ with the return of Bob Mould’s razor-sharp guitar.
Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes
’20Ten’ arrived 10 years ago today from a much different place. It sounded like Prince was having … fun?
What ‘Back to Basics’ Said About Bill Wyman’s Post-Stones Career
Released five years ago this week, ‘Back to Basics’ showed Bill Wyman was still as unpretentious and small-scale as his ex-Rolling Stones bandmates are outsized and cocksure.
