Bachman-Turner Overdrive Set a New Standard With ‘Not Fragile’
Grunting and grinding with power and volume, Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s ‘Not Fragile’ arrived 50 years ago as the ultimate classic hard-rock album.
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How Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Opened Up a World of Art and Sound
When the Talking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ came wiggling out of my speakers for the first time 45 years ago, it was obvious I was onto something different.
Parlor Greens – ‘In Green / We Dream’ (2024)
Recorded live to a Tascam 388 analog machine, the organ-driven Parlor Greens’ ‘In Green / We Dream’ emerges as a near-perfect debut.
Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill Prepare New LP Ahead of Hall of Fame Show
Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill joined Steve Matteo to discuss ‘Long After the Fire’ and appearing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Pat Metheny – ‘MoonDial’ (2024)
Pat Metheny’s creative use of the baritone guitar makes ‘MoonDial’ so meaningful and softly gratifying
Peter Van Huffel’s Callisto – ‘Meandering Demons’ (2024)
On ‘Meandering Demons,’ Callisto uses tradition as a launching pad for propelling Van Huffel’s music into the vanguard.
Taking a Deep Dive Into Miles Davis’ Seminal Fusion Masterpiece ‘In a Silent Way’
Released 55 years ago today, ‘In a Silent Way’ is the demarcation line between Miles Davis’ straight-jazz era and the electric jazz-rock fusion to come.
IO Earth Seeking Donations After Devastating Fire
IO Earth lost almost all its equipment when a fire swept through the complex where the British prog rock band’s studio and rehearsal space were located.
How Yes’ First Album Hinted at the Future: Gimme Five
Here’s a look back at a handful of early songs that pointed the way from Yes’ self-titled debut, released 55 years ago today.
Luther Allison – ‘I Owe It All to You’ (2024)
Jazz pianist and composer Luther Allison makes his first splash as a leader with his introductory, Memphis Mafia-inspired album ‘I Owe It All to You.’
