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How Rush's Misunderstood 'Snakes and Arrows' Offered Hope Amid Tragedy

How Rush’s Misunderstood ‘Snakes and Arrows’ Offered Hope Amid Tragedy

Rush shared a unified, deeply uplifting message 15 years ago this week to tie an album of loose ends together.

How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on '... Little Broken Hearts'

How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’

Released 10 years ago this week, ‘… Little Broken Hearts’ revealed this mind-boggling idea: Somebody cheated on Norah Jones?!

Yes' 'Close to the Edge': The Coda Key Change

Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change

Mike Tiano explores how a subsequent update on the title track of Yes’ masterpiece ‘Close to the Edge’ happened – and why it matters.

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.

Jimmy Haslip, jazz bassist: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jimmy Haslip, jazz bassist: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jimmy Haslip’s taste runs the gamut, from jazz to rock and even to long-ago pop stars. So getting him to narrow things down was quite a challenge.

Secret People, "Legitimate Perseverance" (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Secret People, “Legitimate Perseverance” (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of unrelenting “Legitimate Perseverance” from Secret People’s upcoming eponymous album.

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Eucalyptus, “Snapdragon Hop” (2022): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of the psychedelic Ethiopian groover “Snapdragon Hop” by Brodie West’s Eucalyptus.

The Five Best Songs on Toto's Best Album, 'IV'

The Five Best Songs on Toto’s Best Album, ‘IV’

Exploring a handful of standout moments from Toto’s multi-platinum, multi-Grammy winning fourth album, released 40 years ago today.

How Marillion Kept Their Momentum Going With 'Somewhere Else'

How Marillion Kept Their Momentum Going With ‘Somewhere Else’

Marillion returned 15 years ago this week with a pleasantly unexpected follow up to the epic, widely lauded ‘Marbles.’