Eric Burdon and the Animals’ Self-Titled Debut Was a Dark, Dirty Triumph
Rugged and robust, ‘The Animals’ arrived 55 years ago this month as a textbook study of the original wave of English blues rock.
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How Bryan Adams Finally Put It All Together With ‘Reckless’
Something special happened to Bryan Adams 35 years ago this week. Actually – two special things.
Why R.E.M.’s ‘Live at the Olympia’ Showed They Were Back
The post-Bill Berry R.E.M. seemed less solid in its artistic footing, making me wonder if the end was near.
The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’
Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.
Jamiroquai Showed They Were More Than a Retro Dance Act With ‘Just Another Story’
“Just Another Story” arrived 25 years ago today as part of Jamiroquai’s sophomore release, ‘Return of the Space Cowboy.’
Why You Should Give Billy Joel’s ‘Streetlife Serenade’ Another Listen
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Streetlife Serenade’ arrived at a time when Billy Joel was more singer-songwriter than stadium-filling showman.
Keith Jarrett Returned to His Strengths on ‘Testament Paris/London’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Testament Paris/London’ marked a continuation of Keith Jarrett’s striking tightrope walks without a net.
Of All the Tom Waits Albums, ‘Real Gone’ May Be the Tom Waits-iest
Released 15 years ago today, Tom Waits’ ‘Real Gone’ is like your favorite pair of jeans: well-worn, full of character and hard to improve upon.
How Rickie Lee Jones Fulfilled Her Steely Dan Dream on ‘Flying Cowboys’
Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Flying Cowboys’ marked another left turn in Rickie Lee Jones’ career.
The Temptations’ Psychedelic Era Came into Focus on ‘Puzzle People’
Released 50 years ago this week, the Temptations’ ‘Puzzle People’ is a blast of hard-edged soul, blistering funk fumes and acid-baked artiness.
