How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’
Paul Butterfield Blues Band’s ‘East-West’ was released 55 years ago this month, opening doors not just for the blues but all of rock.
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Why I Used to Hate Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ (But Don’t Anymore)
The Black Album arrived 30 years ago today, hurtling Metallica into the mainstream. It felt like something sacred had been taken away.
Doobie Brothers – ‘Livin’ on the Fault Line’ (1977): On Second Thought
‘Livin’ on the Fault Line’ was the Doobie Brothers’ lowest-selling Michael McDonald-era album. But it might just be the band’s best.
How ‘London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions’ Gave Boomer Rockers a Chance to Pay Tribute
Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Steve Winwood and members of the Rolling Stones took part in ‘London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions,’ released 50 years ago this month.
Dire Straits – ‘Love Over Gold’ (1982): On Second Thought
The feel of the gold-selling U.S. Top 20 hit ‘Love Over Gold’ is like no other Dire Straits album.
Steely Dan – ‘Everything Must Go’ (2003): On Second Thought
‘Everything Must Go’ boasts a warmth missing from 1977’s ‘Aja,’ the album Steely Dan fans usually gush over, as well as 1980’s ‘Gaucho.’
Bachman-Turner Overdrive – ‘Not Fragile’ (1974): On Second Thought
Grunting and grinding with power and volume, Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s ‘Not Fragile’ is the ultimate classic hard-rock album.
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
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
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.
