Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020)
Whether you are a casual fan or hardcore collector, Elton John’s sprawling 148-song ‘Jewel Box’ truly sparkles and shines.
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ZZ Top, “I Thank You” (1979): Thanksgiving One Track Mind
ZZ Top’s take on ‘I Thank You’ is driven by signature scruffy riffing, and a rhythm as hard and impenetrable as the West Texas ground.
How Geordie Introduced AC/DC’s Brian Johnson to the World
Brian Johnson’s work with his pre-AC/DC band Geordie was in the heavy-duty vein of Deep Purple, Status Quo and Led Zeppelin.
How “It’s a Long Way There” Introduced the Little River Band
The Little River Band’s definitive self-titled debut arrived 45 years ago this month, with “It’s a Long Way There” as its opening track.
Roger Waters – ‘Us + Them’ (2020)
Roger Waters has been fighting this fight for a long time, and it is amazing how songs that he wrote decades ago sound so relevant today.
Blue Oyster Cult – ‘The Symbol Remains’ (2020)
Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘The Symbol Remains’ ought to give old rock fans a bit of relief from the new normal, whatever that is.
Tower of Power – ‘Step Up’ (2020)
Tower of Power’s outstanding ‘Step Up’ harkens back to the best of the band’s past while still being contemporary.
How Neil Young’s ‘Le Noise’ Found Light in a World of Darkness
Released 10 years ago today, the textured ‘Le Noise’ landed somewhere between Neil Young’s acoustic work and his more muscular full-band rock music.
‘John Lennon 80: The Last Days in the Life,’ by Kenneth Womack: Books
Kenneth Womack’s ‘John Lennon 80’ paints a realistic, balanced picture of his final era’s setbacks, victories and, sadly, unfulfilled dreams.
How Black Country Communion’s Debut Brought Back ’70s-Style Hard Rock
Black Country Communion’s self-titled debut arrived 10 years ago today as a thunderous reminder of the golden age of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and AC/DC.
