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Pete Molinari, folk-rock modernist – Something Else! Interview

He questions the idea of originality anymore, but his music makes the case.

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Rested, ready Christine McVie reunites with Fleetwood Mac: ‘This is crazy; I’m going back to work’

Christine McVie is back after a 16-year retirement. What was she thinking?

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Slash – World on Fire (2014)

Though a bit too long, this builds on Slash’s ‘Apocalyptic Love’ successes.

Greg Lake on his first post-Emerson Lake and Palmer album: 'I was just sort of spun'

Greg Lake on his first post-Emerson Lake and Palmer album: ‘I was just sort of spun’

“I had every freedom in the world,” Lake tells us, “and yet …”

Trevor Rabin Clears the Air on Yes' 'Owner of a Lonely Heart': 'I've Bitten My Lip for a Long Time'

Trevor Rabin Clears the Air on Yes’ ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’: ‘I’ve Bitten My Lip for a Long Time’

Trevor Rabin song became Yes’ biggest hit, but also a point of contention.

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Dylan Ryan Sand – Circa (2014)

Though Dylan Ryan Sand is a small band, they create a big sound; though the songs are short, they’re complete musical statements. ‘Circa’ makes a lot out of a little.

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Don Felder on the Eagles’ struggles to complete The Long Run: ‘We kept trying to raise the bar higher’

Feeling pressure from all sides, the Eagles simply cracked.

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Guitars and Gore: Exploring the Horror Themes in Film and Heavy Metal

As we all know, the Devil gets the best tunes — and scripts.

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One Track Mind: Marty Penrose + Taylor Penrose, “Gettin’ It Together” (2014)

This song bustles and boogies with soul and sweat.

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John Coltrane – Offering: Live at Temple University (2014)

This goes much farther out than the celebrated rock music of its time.