Bill Frisell’s Timeless ‘Live’ Opened Up a New Musical World for Me
My exposure to ‘Live’ began as a simple exploration of jazz 25 years ago, but I became a Bill Frisell convert because of it.
On Second Thought
Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood On the Tracks’ Remains as Painful as It Is Enigmatic
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Blood on the Tracks’ signaled that Bob Dylan was ready to re-engage in his career. It was also something more personal.
Bryan Adams Finally Established His Own Identity With ‘Cuts Like a Knife’
Released today in 1983 amid a surge of New Wave, Bryan Adams’ third album proved there will always be an audience for real music recorded by real people.
Simon and Garfunkel Set a High Bar While Saying Goodbye on ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’
Simon and Garfunkel were at the very top of their game when ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ arrived 50 years ago this month.
You Probably Never Heard Adam’s Farm’s ‘Rock Music Machine,’ and That’s a Shame
Issued 25 years ago, ‘Rock Music Machine’ was the first of just three mid ’90s-era releases from Adam’s Farm.
My Chemical Romance Transcended Modern Rock With ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’
My Chemical Romance internalized an impressive array of influences, then made them their own 15 years ago.
‘Ain’t Gonna Be Your Dog’ Was the Howlin’ Wolf Deep Dive We Didn’t Know We Needed
Released 25 years ago, ‘Ain’t Gonna Be Your Dog’ became a perfect companion piece to the huge Howlin’ Wolf Chess box – if you can find it.
Tom Waits Challenged Our Preconceived Notions (Again) With ‘Glitter and Doom Live’
Ten years ago this week, Tom Waits documented a tour filled with the music of clattery proto-jug bands, shimmery jazz ensembles, and randy blues hucksters.
Returning to U2’s ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,’ Over Lunch
Some thought U2 was washed up when they released ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ 15 years ago today. Let’s dig in.
‘Presto’ Proved That Everything I Thought About Rush, and Fate, Was Wrong
Rush’s ‘Presto’ arrived 30 years ago today, setting off a chain reaction that would change my life forever.
