Why ‘Endless Wire’ Should Have Been the Who’s Final Farewell
Released 15 years ago this week, the Who’s ‘Endless Wire’ spent some well-deserved time as a more fitting finish than the somewhat-sour ‘It’s Hard.’
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Playin’ the Changes With Tom Petty, Aerosmith + Cheap Trick: Shadows in Stereo
Often over-looked albums by Tom Petty, Aerosmith and Cheap Trick are turning 40 next year. But why wait for a rock ‘n’ roll re-evaluation?
MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo
Why is there no fanfare for the 50th anniversary of MC5’s ‘High Time’? As seems to be typical these days, I have no answer.
Every Copy of Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ Reveals Something New
Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones,’ released 30 years ago today, is better than most people think. I should know, as many times as I’ve bought it.
The Who – ‘Who’s Next’ (1971): More Perfect Playlists
The Who released ‘Who’s Next’ 50 years ago this week, instead of ‘Lifehouse.’ Let’s see if we can reconstruct that ever-elusive rock opera.
‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs’ by Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa: Books
Authors Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa look at a crucial year in the relationship between George Harrison and Eric Clapton — as well as the time preceding it.
Tony Levin on King Crimson, Stick Men and Photographing It All: Something Else! Interview
Ross Boissoneau sits down with legendary bassist Tony Levin to discuss getting back on the road with King Crimson, and his passion for photography.
Doobie Brothers – ‘Livin’ on the Fault Line’ (1977): On Second Thought
‘Livin’ on the Fault Line’ was the Doobie Brothers’ lowest-selling Michael McDonald-era album. But it might just be the band’s best.
Five Lesser-Known Cuts From 1966’s Landmark ‘Revolver’ LP: Deep Beatles
‘Revolver’ may have been released 55 years ago today, but there’s still much more to discover in hidden corners of the Beatles’ big-bang moment.
Dire Straits – ‘Love Over Gold’ (1982): On Second Thought
The feel of the gold-selling U.S. Top 20 hit ‘Love Over Gold’ is like no other Dire Straits album.
