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How Paul McCartney's 'Run Devil Run' Served as a New Launching Pad

How Paul McCartney’s ‘Run Devil Run’ Served as a New Launching Pad

Heartbroken over the loss of Linda, Paul McCartney began a creative resurgence 25 years ago this week with the throwback ‘Run Devil Run.’

How Toto Set the Stage for Success With the Overlooked 'Hydra'

How Toto Set the Stage for Success With the Overlooked ‘Hydra’

As Toto’s sophomore album ‘Hydra’ arrived 45 years ago this week, snooty critics were dutifully annoyed. But they were building toward something big.

Joel Frahm Trio, "Vesper Flights" from 'Lumination' (2024): Video premiere

Joel Frahm Trio, “Vesper Flights” from ‘Lumination’ (2024): Video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Vesper Flights,” from the Joel Frahm Trio’s upcoming album ‘Lumination.’

Walter Becker's '11 Tracks of Whack' Is the Best Steely Dan LP You Never Heard

Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ Is the Best Steely Dan LP You Never Heard

Released 30 years ago this week, ’11 Tracks of Whack’ found Walter Becker stepping into the spotlight after huge successes in Steely Dan with Donald Fagen.

Bryn Roberts, "Aloft" from 'Aloft' (2024): Video Premiere

Bryn Roberts, “Aloft” from ‘Aloft’ (2024): Video Premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Aloft”, the title track from pianist Bryn Roberts’ upcoming trio album.

Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Narada Michael Walden’s music and that of the artists he works with varies intriguingly from genre to genre. So do the albums that shaped his career.

Why Supertramp's 'Crime of the Century' Still 'Has a Wonderful Feel to It'

Why Supertramp’s ‘Crime of the Century’ Still ‘Has a Wonderful Feel to It’

Roger Hodgson joins us to discuss ‘Crime of the Century,’ the breakthrough Supertramp album released 50 years ago this month.

This Flinty Knack Deep Cut Will Make You Forget the 'My Sharona' Backlash

This Flinty Knack Deep Cut Will Make You Forget the ‘My Sharona’ Backlash

The Knack began a career-souring six-week run atop the charts 45 years ago this week with “My Sharona.” A terrific deep cut got lost along the way.

Barry Melton on Country Joe and the Fish, Woodstock – and That Chant

Barry Melton on Country Joe and the Fish, Woodstock – and That Chant

Barry Melton returns to Country Joe and the Fish’s brief but influential career, including a generation-defining appearance 55 years ago at Woodstock.

Five Moments From the Unlucky 'Chicago 13' That Weren't Completely Terrible

Five Moments From the Unlucky ‘Chicago 13’ That Weren’t Completely Terrible

The gold-selling ‘Chicago 13’ nearly cracked the Billboard Top 20 after arriving 45 years ago – but something was very wrong.