Post Tagged with: "Classic Rock"

The Song That Made Pink Floyd's 'Momentary Lapse of Reason' Worthwhile

The Song That Made Pink Floyd’s ‘Momentary Lapse of Reason’ Worthwhile

Pink Floyd’s dream-like “Yet Another Movie” is a rare high point from the transitional ‘Momentary Lapse of Reason,’ released 35 years ago today.

Frank Zappa's Universe via 'Joe's Garage': Act III

Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act III

This concludes Mick Raubenheimer’s series examining ‘Joe Garage,’ the three-part rock opera released by Frank Zappa in September and November 1979.

Toto's David Paich on His Solo Debut, 'Forgotten Toys': Something Else! Interview

Toto’s David Paich on His Solo Debut, ‘Forgotten Toys’: Something Else! Interview

David Paich joins Preston Frazier to discuss his debut solo EP ‘Forgotten Toys,’ as well as key deep cuts from his legendary Toto discography.

How 'Sentimental Hygiene' Bolstered Warren Zevon's Considerable Legend

How ‘Sentimental Hygiene’ Bolstered Warren Zevon’s Considerable Legend

Warren Zevon didn’t just release his best album since ‘Excitable Boy’ 35 years ago today. He released his best album, period.

Why Dennis Wilson's Rough-Hewn Debut 'Pacific Ocean Blue' Was So Surprising

Why Dennis Wilson’s Rough-Hewn Debut ‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ Was So Surprising

‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ arrived 45 years ago today as a rare spotlight for the Beach Boys’ craggy-voiced bad boy Dennis Wilson.

Frank Zappa's Universe via 'Joe's Garage': Act II

Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act II

This is the second in a series where Mick Raubenheimer examines ‘Joe’s Garage,’ a three-part rock opera by Frank Zappa from 1979.

Frank Zappa's Universe via 'Joe's Garage': Act I

Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act I

This is the first in a three-part series from Mick Raubenheimer examining Frank Zappa’s ‘Joe Garage,’ itself a three-part rock opera which arrived in 1979.

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Here are the ’60s classic-rock records we simply couldn’t live without if something went wrong on our three-hour tour … our three-hour tour …

Def Leppard's 'Hysteria' Came Along at Just the Right Time

Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ Came Along at Just the Right Time

I picked up Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ after its release 35 years ago today because I loved ‘Pyromania.’ That began a years-long stint of daily listening.

Bruce Springsteen's Complex and Challenging 'The Rising': Gimme Five

Bruce Springsteen’s Complex and Challenging ‘The Rising’: Gimme Five

Five key tracks from Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising,’ which arrived 20 years ago this week. Some are well-known, some less so, some weirdly controversial.