Why Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ Deserves Another Listen
Issued 50 years ago this week, Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ wasn’t as successful as ‘Machine Head.’ Yet its sturdy grace under pressure endures.
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Back to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,’ and Greasy Lake
Mark Saleski finds new meaning during a track-by-track return to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,’ released 50 years ago today.
Neil Young ’80s Songs That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five
‘Trans,’ the weirdest album from Neil Young’s weirdest period, arrived 40 years ago this week. But these five songs prove the ’80s weren’t all bad.
Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues
The Beatles premiered their blatantly weird, critically savaged ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ film 55 years ago today on the BBC.
Why ‘Draw the Line’ Signaled the End of Aerosmith’s Blazing First Era
Aerosmith was on an undeniable roll after issuing ‘Toys in the Attic’ and then ‘Rocks.’ All of it came to a crashing halt 45 years ago today.
Storm Thorgerson and the Art of Musical Visualization
Here’s an archival interview with Storm Thorgerson, the visual giant who designed classic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and others.
Steely Dan’s ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill’: Five Great Songs You Might Not Know
Steely Dan burst onto the music scene 50 years ago this month with their platinum-selling debut. Here’s a deeper dive into ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill.’
In Defense of the Often-Overlooked Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople deserves wider fame for their eclectic mix of Dylan-esque folk rock, glam leanings, prog-type forays, proto punk/metal and rock ‘n’ roll.
The Neil Young Album That Blew Apart the Last of Hippie Nostalgia
Released 10 years ago today, Neil Young’s ‘Psychedelic Pill’ was a fiery ’60s requiem that also charted the path away from its crushing disappointments.
Two Beatles Songs That Take the ‘Revolver’ Reissue to the Next Level
The revolution in sound associated with the Beatles’ soon-to-be-reissued ‘Revolver’ actually began with a couple of its bonus tracks.
