King Crimson Moved Far Afield on ‘Discipline,’ But Didn’t Forget Their Roots
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Discipline’ found a retooled King Crimson stirring new wave elements into their essential prog sound.
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Eric Clapton, Sept. 13, 2026: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Eric Clapton was older and not the tireless, amped-up guitar slinger he had been in the 1970s. But before you accuse him …
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.
Every Copy of Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ Reveals Something New
Released 35 years ago this month, Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ is better than most people think. As many times as I’ve bought it, I should know.
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.
Decades Later, Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ Can Definitively Be Called Classic Rock
When Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ arrived 35 years ago today, they seemed so drastically different. It’s a little harder now to hear why this was so shocking.
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching
Exploring reissues from Yes and their onetime keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, along with a brand-new LP from Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.
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.
Mike Dillon, “Puma and the Spider Monkey” from ‘Mike & Beignet Go to the Zoo’ (2026): Sneak Peek
Here is “Puma and the Spider Monkey,” an advance single from percussionist Mike Dillon’s upcoming album ‘Mike & Beignet Go to the Zoo.’
