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Firefall – 'Comet' (2020)

Firefall – ‘Comet’ (2020)

Decades after first hitting the charts, Firefall is still plying their trade with easygoing harmonies, catchy choruses and country-rock licks.

Don Breithaupt: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Don Breithaupt: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Don Breithaupt joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O'Toole's Top 2020 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2020 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

The past year was marked by twists, turns and delays, but 2020 still included many notable Beatles books, DVDs, albums and collectibles.

Elton John - 'Jewel Box' (2020)

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

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

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 – ‘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 – ‘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 – ‘Step Up’ (2020)

Tower of Power’s outstanding ‘Step Up’ harkens back to the best of the band’s past while still being contemporary.