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How Aimee Mann’s ‘One More Drifter in the Snow’ Brought Unexpected Holiday Cheer

How Aimee Mann’s ‘One More Drifter in the Snow’ Brought Unexpected Holiday Cheer

Before ‘One More Drifter’ arrived 15 years ago today, I couldn’t have imagined that Aimee Mann would do a Christmas album – or that I would love it so much.

Why ‘Endless Wire’ Should Have Been the Who’s Final Farewell

Why ‘Endless Wire’ Should Have Been the Who’s Final Farewell

Released 15 years ago this week, the Who’s ‘Endless Wire’ spent some well-deserved time as a more fitting finish than the somewhat-sour ‘It’s Hard.’

How Frank Zappa’s ‘Trance-Fusion’ Became Yet Another Unpredictable Gift

How Frank Zappa’s ‘Trance-Fusion’ Became Yet Another Unpredictable Gift

‘Trance-Fusion’ arrived 15 years ago today, offering no traditional structures, no choruses, and few repeated elements. It was classic Frank Zappa.

How Tom Waits Got Focused But Stayed Blessedly Weird on ‘Bad As Me’

How Tom Waits Got Focused But Stayed Blessedly Weird on ‘Bad As Me’

Released 10 years ago today, ‘Bad As Me’ delivered a set of short but focused songs that spanned a wide range of Tom Waits-isms, both old and new.

How ‘The Chosen Few’ Put Judas Priest’s Huge Impact in Perspective

How ‘The Chosen Few’ Put Judas Priest’s Huge Impact in Perspective

This compilation arrived 10 years ago today with few surprises for diehard Judas Priest fans. The intriguing part was who chose which song – and why.

David Lawrence Atkins – ‘Spitting on a Fish’ (2016): On Second Thought

David Lawrence Atkins – ‘Spitting on a Fish’ (2016): On Second Thought

You may not immediately recognize the name. But David Lawrence Atkins is, by way of his nom de plume Dave Curtiss – actually a classic-rock footnote icon.

How Savatage’s ‘Streets: A Rock Opera’ Provided a Life-Changing Moment

How Savatage’s ‘Streets: A Rock Opera’ Provided a Life-Changing Moment

A key track from Savatage’s ‘Streets: A Rock Opera,’ released 30 years ago this week, made all the difference in the world for one troubled fan.

How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’

How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’

Released 10 years ago this week, Julian Lennon’s ‘Everything Changes’ emerged as the most assured release yet from an underrated pop melodist.

How Talk Talk’s Brilliant ‘Laughing Stock’ Set the Stage for Radiohead

How Talk Talk’s Brilliant ‘Laughing Stock’ Set the Stage for Radiohead

For those who bought a copy 30 years ago this month, and there weren’t many, Talk Talk’s ‘Laughing Stock’ led the way into an as-yet-unformed genre. You’re welcome, Radiohead.

How Daryl Hall Reclaimed His Legacy With ‘Laughing Down Crying’

How Daryl Hall Reclaimed His Legacy With ‘Laughing Down Crying’

Released 10 years ago today, ‘Laughing Down Crying’ found Daryl Hall rediscovering his pop muse, all on his own.