The Rescued Early Paul McCartney Song That Completed ‘Beatles For Sale’
Released 60 years ago today, the Beatles’ fourth album dug deeply for a track that had originally been demoed in Paul McCartney’s childhood bathroom.
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The Pink Floyd Deep Cut That Perfectly Encapsulates ‘The Wall’
Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ arrived 45 years ago this week with a resonant, sharply drawn track that summed up its theme. Too bad Roger Waters kept going.
A Rare Beatles Cover Proves John Lennon Was Wrong About His Voice
Apple finally released a treasure trove of Beatles radio performances 30 years ago this week – but one song from ‘Live at the BBC’ stood out.
The ‘Sheer Heart Attack’ Song That Confirmed Queen’s Metallic Genius
Released 50 years ago today, Queen’s ‘Sheer Heart Attack’ featured a track that was nearly a decade before its time.
The ‘Wildflowers’ Track That Pointed to Tom Petty’s More Mature Path
Released 30 years ago this week, Tom Petty’s complex and satisfying ‘Wildflowers’ is a place we still like to go from time to time.
Projekt Gemineye, “The Lost Generation” (2024): One Track Mind
As always, Projekt Gemineye combines melodic guitar hooks, clear, forceful vocals, and pulsating metal/prog rhythms to tell a chilling story.
Bryn Roberts, “Aloft” from ‘Aloft’ (2024): Video Premiere
Here is the video premiere of “Aloft”, the title track from pianist Bryn Roberts’ upcoming trio album.
The Most Surprising Moment on Alan Parsons Project’s ‘Eve’
Released 45 years ago today, Alan Parsons Project’s ‘Eve’ was changed forever when the late Lesley Duncan stepped up to the microphone.
How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic
Released 30 years ago today on ‘Voodoo Lounge,’ the shoulda-been-hit “Love Is Strong” showed the Rolling Stones hadn’t lost their flair for a snarky come-on.
‘Rock Lobster’ Defined the B-52’s While Leading Us Out of the ’70s
“Rock Lobster” arrived 45 years ago today on the B-52’s debut, with a zany approach that softened the defenses of even the most stubborn music snob.
