Unjustly Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Actually Put John Lennon In His Best Light
Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.
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How ‘Meddle’ Finally Led Pink Floyd Out of the Experimental Wilderness
Stalwart drummer Nick Mason admits Pink Floyd was at a crossroads. Then ‘Meddle’ arrived 55 years ago this month.
The Time Boston’s Picky Tom Scholz Got It Right the First Time
Tom Scholz said “Amanda,” which arrived 40 years ago this month on Boston’s ‘Third Stage,’ ended up “exactly the way I wanted it.”
‘Bob Seger: Every Album, Every Song,’ by John Van der Kiste: Books
John Van der Kiste’s ‘Bob Seger: Every Album, Every Song’ takes us on a comprehensive journey through the Michigan singer-songwriter’s storied career.
Eric Clapton, Sept. 13, 2026: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Eric Clapton was older and not the tireless, amped-up guitar slinger he had been in the 1970s. But before you accuse him …
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Golden Era Was Definitively Captured on ‘One More From the Road’
Released 50 years ago this week by Lynyrd Skynyrd, ‘One More From the Road’ explodes with classic-era energy and skintight performances.
Every Copy of Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ Reveals Something New
Released 35 years ago this month, Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ is better than most people think. As many times as I’ve bought it, I should know.
How Uriah Heep’s ‘Look at Yourself’ Bridged the Gap Between Psychedelia and Heavy Metal Sounds
Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Look at Yourself’ showed Uriah Heep had become a serious musical force to be dealt with in the early ’70s.
Decades Later, Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ Can Definitively Be Called Classic Rock
When Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ arrived 35 years ago today, they seemed so drastically different. It’s a little harder now to hear why this was so shocking.
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
