Articles by: Jimmy Nelson

The Song That Made Pink Floyd's 'Momentary Lapse of Reason' Worthwhile

The Song That Made Pink Floyd’s ‘Momentary Lapse of Reason’ Worthwhile

Pink Floyd’s dream-like “Yet Another Movie” is a rare high point from the transitional ‘Momentary Lapse of Reason,’ released 35 years ago today.

How Brian Eno Made a Triumphant Return to Rock With 'Nerve Net'

How Brian Eno Made a Triumphant Return to Rock With ‘Nerve Net’

All of Brian Eno’s strikingly varied experience was brought to bear 30 years ago this week with an LP that was both booty wagging and intelligent.

How the Fixx Refused to Pander on 'Beautiful Friction'

How the Fixx Refused to Pander on ‘Beautiful Friction’

The Fixx’s ‘Beautiful Friction’ arrived 10 years ago this week as testament to a band unafraid to follow its muse.

'Burning Questions' Found Graham Parker Still Angry, If No Longer Young

‘Burning Questions’ Found Graham Parker Still Angry, If No Longer Young

Released 30 years ago today, ‘Burning Questions’ showed that time hadn’t dulled Graham Parker’s legendary rapier wit, or his inquisitiveness.

How Beach Boys Found the Sun Again With 'That's Why God Made the Radio'

How Beach Boys Found the Sun Again With ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio’

Ten years ago, the Beach Boys returned with the triumphant ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio,’ finally expanding upon their own dashed aspirations.

Sonny Landreth Boldly Stepped Forward on 'Outward Bound'

Sonny Landreth Boldly Stepped Forward on ‘Outward Bound’

Sonny Landreth’s terrific solo re-introduction arrived 30 years ago this month, deftly sidestepping several pitfalls associated with guitar-sideman records.

How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight With 'Blues Mission'

How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight With ‘Blues Mission’

Ex-James Brown saxist Pee Wee Ellis unveiled his debut solo LP 30 years ago this month, proving again that he was one of the funkiest homo sapiens anywhere.

How I Belatedly Learned to Love the Cure's 'Wish'

How I Belatedly Learned to Love the Cure’s ‘Wish’

‘Wish’ arrived 30 years ago today as a return to form for the Cure. It just wasn’t the form I wanted.

Were the White Stripes Actually a Bad Thing for Jack White?

Were the White Stripes Actually a Bad Thing for Jack White?

Jack White’s solo debut was issued 10 years ago this week, firmly pressing the accelerator toward every exciting musical offramp that’s followed.

How R.L. Burnside's 'Bad Luck City' Introduced an Exciting New Blues Voice

How R.L. Burnside’s ‘Bad Luck City’ Introduced an Exciting New Blues Voice

Released 30 years ago, R.L. Burnside’s debut album ‘Bad Luck City’ belatedly introduced an almost fully formed genius.