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With ‘In Between Evolution,’ the Tragically Hip Struck a Hopeful Pose Once More

Released 15 years ago today, the Tragically Hip’s ‘In Between Evolution’ returned to a typical but sadly uncommon search for beauty.

Tortoise’s Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace

Tortoise’s Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace

Released 25 years ago this week, Tortoise’s self-titled album still evokes a mood.

Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’

Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’

Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.

‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.

Tortoise’s ‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock

Tortoise’s ‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock

‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ has been around for a decade now, and I still can’t decide about Tortoise’s very modern musical style.

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’

Before ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’ arrived 10 years ago today, I had pretty much given up on the Dave Matthews Band.

How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World

How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World

Released 40 years ago this month, Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ was more than just a crisp, well-executed fusion set.

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The Black Keys Pushed Forward Without Losing Their Way on ‘Turn Blue’

The Black Keys released ‘Turn Blue,’ an album that refused to cling to past glory, five years ago today.

Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Pizza Deliverance’ Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley

Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Pizza Deliverance’ Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley

Storytelling remains the Drive-By Truckers’ most awe-inspiring gift – and, 20 years ago today, Patterson Hood began to share those duties.

Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ Boldly Deviated From His Hard-Bop Formula

Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ Boldly Deviated From His Hard-Bop Formula

Recorded 50 years ago this month, Joe Henderson’s ‘Power to the People’ features perhaps his most varied track listing and his best-ever backing band.