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Playin' the Changes With Tom Petty, Aerosmith + Cheap Trick: Shadows in Stereo

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

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.

The Who - 'Who's Next' (1971): More Perfect Playlists

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

‘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

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

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

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

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.

Traffic's Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s Catalog Returns as Individual Vinyl Reissues – But Something Is Missing

Traffic’s albums are presented in their original packaging and sport the iconic pink U.K. Island Records label. Unfortunately, they forgot a key element.

Roger Daltrey - 'Ride a Rock Horse' (1975): Forgotten Series

Roger Daltrey – ‘Ride a Rock Horse’ (1975): Forgotten Series

‘Ride a Rock Horse’ managed a bit of a tougher edge, compared to Roger Daltrey’s self-titled debut effort from 1973.