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This Triple-Platinum Beatles Compilation Shouldn't Disappear Into History

This Triple-Platinum Beatles Compilation Shouldn’t Disappear Into History

Originally released 45 years ago today, ‘Love Songs’ is perfect for those who prefer softer touches of the Beatles. Yet it’s never been reissued.

Why 'Celebration Day' Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin

Why ‘Celebration Day’ Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin

Remember when Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” was fresh to you? That’s how it felt 10 years ago today on ‘Celebration Day.’

TV Tunes by Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices + Others: Gimme Five

TV Tunes by Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices + Others: Gimme Five

Television has offered me the opportunity to discover a batch of cool songs from the likes of Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices and others.

Why Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' Struggled to Overcome Its Pre-Release Hype

Why Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ Struggled to Overcome Its Pre-Release Hype

Radiohead self-released ‘In Rainbows’ 15 years ago this week after an annoying promo campaign that nearly ruined the album for me.

How Bruce Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love' Dug Deeply to Find Hard Truths

How Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tunnel of Love’ Dug Deeply to Find Hard Truths

Albums like Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tunnel of Love,’ released 35 years ago this week, are the dark but needed respites before his E Street Band roars back to life.

Noam Lemish, "Rebirth," from 'Twelve' (2022): Something Else! Video Premiere

Noam Lemish, “Rebirth,” from ‘Twelve’ (2022): Something Else! Video Premiere

Here is the video premiere of ‘Rebirth’ by Noam Lemish, from the pianist, composer and bandleader’s upcoming orchestral-jazz record ‘Twelve.’

How 'Nuggets: Original Artyfacts' Ended Up Changing Rock Forever

How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock Forever

Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ seemed dated and raw, but that’s what turned it into such an influential compilation.

'Fanatic' Rocked All the Way Out, But Still Had Plenty of Heart

‘Fanatic’ Rocked All the Way Out, But Still Had Plenty of Heart

‘Fanatic’ arrived 10 years ago today as the heaviest thing Heart had ever produced. At the same time, however, it was a deeply confessional recording.

So Long Seven, "Mad Nomad," (2022): Something Else video premiere

So Long Seven, “Mad Nomad,” (2022): Something Else video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Mad Nomad,” from the appealing world-music quartet So Long Seven.

When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on 'Us'

When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on ‘Us’

Peter Gabriel returned 30 years ago this week with a heart-rending ‘So’ follow up that surveyed the wreckage of two past relationships.