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Taj Mahal’s rangy, guest-packed Maestro was perfectly titled

Every song from Taj Mahal’s ‘Maestro,’ released on Sept. 30, 2008, was a change up. He’s a Swiss Army knife of the blues.

Gary Moore’s imperfect Back on the Streets pointed to bigger things

Gary Moore’s imperfect Back on the Streets pointed to bigger things

‘Back on the Streets,’ released on Sept. 30, 1978, underscores why Phil Lynott asked Gary Moore to join Thin Lizzy.

The Beatles’ Abbey Road wasn’t just a showcase for Paul McCartney

The Beatles’ Abbey Road wasn’t just a showcase for Paul McCartney

Released on Sept. 26, 1969, the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ held many collaborative surprises. But I just couldn’t get over its Side One ending.

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You” from Walls and Bridges (1974): One Track Mind

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You” from Walls and Bridges (1974): One Track Mind

When John Lennon returned in 1980 with some of the most contented sounds of his career, it gave greater weight to an earlier tune like this.

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Ben Folds’ Way to Normal pointed the way back to a few %*@#-ing Five-era successes

Ben Folds’ ‘Way to Normal,’ released in September 2008, found him recalling past glories, even as he became ever more potty mouthed.

Bob Dylan’s perhaps-overpraised Time Out of Mind held a timeless classic

Bob Dylan’s perhaps-overpraised Time Out of Mind held a timeless classic

Every time I listen to this track from Bob Dylan’s ‘Time Out of Mind,’ released in September 1997, I’m certain I hear something new.

Bob Dylan gave in to worry on Oh Mercy, and he hasn’t returned since

Bob Dylan gave in to worry on Oh Mercy, and he hasn’t returned since

‘Oh Mercy,’ released on Sept. 18, 1989, saw Bob Dylan reveal a new perspective suddenly shrouded in darkness. It was a sling-shot moment.

Porcupine Tree offered a more approachable kind of prog with The Incident

Porcupine Tree offered a more approachable kind of prog with The Incident

‘The Incident,’ released this week in 2009, helped establish Porcupine Tree as a melodically inclined, less wank-inclined progressive rock band.

How Yes’ ‘Magnification’ Marked a Turning Point: ‘That Was a Bit of a Nightmare’

How Yes’ ‘Magnification’ Marked a Turning Point: ‘That Was a Bit of a Nightmare’

Steve Howe and Chris Squire talked to us about Yes’ ‘Magnification.’ Released on Sept. 11, 2001, it would be their final album with Jon Anderson.

Producer Don Was on Bob Dylan’s ‘Under the Red Sky’: ‘I was maybe a little out of my league’

Producer Don Was on Bob Dylan’s ‘Under the Red Sky’: ‘I was maybe a little out of my league’

Don Was talks about the mistakes he made while producing Bob Dylan’s ‘Under the Red Sky,’ released on September 10, 1990.