Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation
Mike Tiano remembers how music and Microsoft brought the legendary drummer Alan White into his life.
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The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’: Greatest of All Time?
The Beatles released what many consider to be the finest rock album ever 55 years ago today, but it’s not like that event rocked my world.
How Rush’s Misunderstood ‘Snakes and Arrows’ Offered Hope Amid Tragedy
Rush shared a unified, deeply uplifting message 15 years ago this week to tie an album of loose ends together.
JD Souther – ‘If the World Was You’ (2008): On Second Thought
JD Souther’s ‘If the World Was You’ demonstrated that a great artist in the second half of his career can still deliver compelling work.
Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change
Mike Tiano explores how a subsequent update on the title track of Yes’ masterpiece ‘Close to the Edge’ happened – and why it matters.
Aerosmith – ‘1971: The Road Starts Hear’ (2022)
It’s refreshing to hear this version of Aerosmith without the glitz and glam that they became known for later on.
The Five Best Songs on Toto’s Best Album, ‘IV’
Exploring a handful of standout moments from Toto’s multi-platinum, multi-Grammy winning fourth album, released 40 years ago today.
It’s Time to Reconsider Bruce Springsteen’s Overlooked ‘Human Touch / Lucky Town’ LPs
Mark Saleski digs into Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Human Touch’ and ‘Lucky Town,’ twin releases with the Other Band that arrived on this date 30 years ago.
How the Kinks’ ‘Kronikles’ Put Their Towering Late-’60s Era in Perspective
Released 50 years ago today, the Kinks’ ‘Kronikles’ focused on a period governed by astute and imaginative lyrics, and melodies rich with color and mobility.
‘The Beatles and India’ (2022): Movies
‘The Beatles and India’ provides a fresh perspective on a seemingly well-known topic, and will inspire fans to dig deeper into a transformative period.
