Since 2007, I’ve had year-end lists for the albums I thought stood out over the rest, within and without jazz. If the Mayans are to be believed, there won’t be time for year-end lists for 2012 You May Also Like: Seth Walker – Gotta Get Back (2016) Ethan Keller wantsRead More

Let’s roadhouse!!! “Ramrod” is The River‘s last full-on rocker and it’s one of my favorites, especially when played live. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Now this is more like it. When we got our first taste of new ZZ Top music a few months back with “Flying High,” I was seriously disappointed. I didn’t like it. You May Also Like: ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five

Even as the Beach Boys’ long-awaited reunion project That’s Why God Made the Radio bows at No. 3 on the Billboard charts — the Hall of Fame band’s highest debut ever — a sense of mystery surrounds their unique musical bond. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Paul McCartney’s ongoing reissue series has already produced sparkling new archival takes on McCartney, Ram, Band on the Run and McCartney II. Up next: His sprawling triple-album Wings Over America You May Also Like: ‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’Read More

An album is in the works that features previously unreleased songs by the late Boston lead singer Brad Delp, who would have been 61 on June 12, 2012. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’

Joe Perry and Steven Tyler have had their ups and downs over a lengthy tenure in Aerosmith, including a series of dramatic breakups, emotional dust-ups and very lucrative reunions. You May Also Like: Steven Tyler – We’re All Somebody From Somewhere (2016)

A new box set of Elton John’s classic 1970s albums has been announced, even as he readies for a new tour. You May Also Like: Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020) Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): OnRead More

Found in the bargain bins at the now-defunct Borders Books some years ago, this Risky Business disc bears the subtitle “Make Out Music From The Psychedelic Era,” which is partially appropriate. Although the songs were indeed fathered during the hazy, crazy days of flower power, and a number of themRead More

Everybody’s been there. The relationship is gone … but we wish it were otherwise. And maybe, just maybe, she’s thinking that too. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’