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Harry Benson - 'Paul' (2022): Books

Harry Benson – ‘Paul’ (2022): Books

Let’s go inside photographer Harry Benson’s ‘Paul,’ which offers rare glimpses into Paul McCartney’s professional and personal life from 1964 to 1992.

How 'Live: Oy Vey, Baby' Reminded Us That We Never Deserved Tin Machine

How ‘Live: Oy Vey, Baby’ Reminded Us That We Never Deserved Tin Machine

Tin Machine closed out their underrated career 30 years ago this week with a live LP that was once again thrillingly rough, angular and always quirky.

How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House's Underrated 'Time On Earth'

How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House’s Underrated ‘Time On Earth’

Crowded House issued ‘Time On Earth’ 15 years ago today, and the LP didn’t immediately click with me – then, it suddenly and completely did.

Nick Dunston, "Spider Season" (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Nick Dunston, “Spider Season” (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Spider Season,” the dauntless title track from bassist Nick Dunston’s upcoming second album of the same name.

In Defense of the Unfairly Overlooked 'Bee Gees' 1st'

In Defense of the Unfairly Overlooked ‘Bee Gees’ 1st’

Released 55 years ago, ‘Bees Gees’ 1st’ has since somehow disappeared from the public consciousness.

How Rush Finished at the Top of Their Game With 'Clockwork Angels'

How Rush Finished at the Top of Their Game With ‘Clockwork Angels’

Sadly, ‘Clockwork Angels’ arrived 10 years ago as their final studio effort. But this was no mere shelf-filler: This was pure Rush.

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.

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation

Mike Tiano remembers how music and Microsoft brought the legendary drummer Alan White into his life.

The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band': Greatest of All Time?

The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’: Greatest of All Time?

The Beatles released what many consider to be the finest rock album ever 55 years ago today, but it’s not like that event rocked my world.

Why ‘Bobby Charles’ Is the Best Band Album Not Released by the Band

Why ‘Bobby Charles’ Is the Best Band Album Not Released by the Band

Bobby Charles’ too-often-overlooked self-titled album arrived 50 years ago with a set of timeless and beautiful songs – and some very famous friends.