Unjustly Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Actually Put John Lennon In His Best Light
Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.
Articles by: Beverly Paterson
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Golden Era Was Definitively Captured on ‘One More From the Road’
Released 50 years ago this week by Lynyrd Skynyrd, ‘One More From the Road’ explodes with classic-era energy and skintight performances.
How Uriah Heep’s ‘Look at Yourself’ Bridged the Gap Between Psychedelia and Heavy Metal Sounds
Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Look at Yourself’ showed Uriah Heep had become a serious musical force to be dealt with in the early ’70s.
The Ramones’ ‘Pleasant Dreams’ Found a Perfect Balance Between Rebellion and Accessibility
Reactions were mixed for some reason as ‘Pleasant Dreams’ arrived 45 years ago today, but this stands as the Ramones’ last truly great album.
How Wild Cherry’s Self-Titled Debut Went Way Beyond ‘Play That Funky Music’
Released 50 years ago this month, ‘Wild Cherry’ built on the success of their chart-topping first single to become a freakingly fine funkfest.
Remembering the Byrds’ Groundbreaking Gene Clark: ‘We Wanted to Move Into a New Area’
The sad and early death of Gene Clark 35 years ago this week couldn’t overshadow a remarkable stint as the Byrds’ principal songwriter in the mid-1960s.
When Aerosmith Got Even Darker – and Heavier – on the Aptly Named ‘Rocks’
Released 50 years ago today, ‘Rocks’ is considered by some people to be the best Aerosmith album – and for good reason.
Why the Doors Blew Everyone’s Mind (Again) With ‘L.A. Woman’
The Doors largely returned to their roots 55 years ago this week with ‘L.A. Woman,’ a no-frills blues-rock platter where every single song is a showstopper.
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Don Sainte-Johnn – ‘San Francisco’s Last Top 40 Disc Jockey [Another One Bites the Dust]’ (2026)
Taking us back to an era before the digital age, Don Sainte-Johnn’s new book reminds everyone how exciting and important radio once was.
The Byrds’ ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times
Released 60 years ago this week, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era. It also confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.
