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.
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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.
How Jethro Tull’s Prog Parody ‘Thick As a Brick’ Instead Became a Prog Classic
Jethro Tull was trying to create a pomposity-popping prog-rock caricature. What they ended up with 50 years ago today was a triumph of the form.
Five Spiritual, Defiant, Soaring Moments From Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Wrecking Ball’
Bruce Springsteen returned 10 years ago this week with a challenging album that reflected the injustices intrinsic to our recent history.
How Journey Ended Its Underrated First Era With ‘Next’
Released 45 years ago this month, the powerful and pleasantly pompous ‘Next’ is Journey’s best pre-Steve Perry album.
King Crimson, Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp + Others: My Top 10 Vinyl Spins
In 2021, my vinyl collection grew substantially — and for me, it’s evolved into a bit of an addiction.
‘Get Back’: Rescuing the ‘Wonder’ of the Beatles
Mike Tiano says Peter Jackson’s sweeping ‘Get Back’ documentary did something miraculous for those who followed the Beatles during their heyday.
