Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays’ ‘As Falls Wichita’ Took Us on a Stunning, Cinematic Journey
When Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays’ ‘As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls’ arrived 45 years ago this month, it sounded like nothing else in my record collection.
Articles by: Mark Saleski
J. Geils Band – ‘Blow Your Face Out’ (1976): Forgotten Series
You owe it to yourself to check out ‘Blow Your Face Out,’ released 50 years ago today, when the J. Geils Band was truly at the top of their game.
Pat Metheny – ’80/81′ (1980): Track by Track Through a Classic
Released 45 years ago, ’80/81′ visits “out” material and more straight-ahead jazz, with a healthy introduction to Pat Metheny’s idea of “folk jazz.”
Why the Rolling Stones’ Harrowing ‘Gimme Shelter’ is Still Revealing New Depths
Issued 55 years ago on ‘Let It Bleed,’ the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” has a narrative so involving that it even drew in a non-lyrics guy like me.
How Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Opened Up a World of Art and Sound
When the Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ came wiggling out of my speakers for the first time 45 years ago, it was obvious I was onto something different.
How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
Released 40 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ spun off a series of ubiquitous hits. Let’s dig a little deeper.
How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’ Made the Case for British Blues
I thought I didn’t need another take on “Come On In My Kitchen.” Twenty years ago, Eric Clapton proved me wrong with ‘Me and Mr. Johnson.’
Why Todd Rundgren’s ‘Back to the Bars’ Remains So Powerful
Let’s take one more warped spin through ‘Back to the Bars,’ an album Todd Rundgren released 45 years ago that still feels brand new.
Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Record buyers stayed away in droves when Bruce Springsteen’s sophomore LP arrived 50 years ago today. Here’s why it’s actually one of rock’s perfect albums.
How Neil Young’s Complex, Hypnotic ‘Greendale’ Revived the Concept Album
Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s ‘Greendale’ arrived 20 years ago this week as an exploration of murder, art and intrigue in a mythical coastal California town.
