Vernon Reid – ‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ (2025)
‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ insists we pay attention – not just to Vernon Reid’s dazzling guitar, but to the histories and contradictions it carries.
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How Warren Zevon Found Drunken Brilliance With Hindu Love Gods
Released 35 years ago today, Warren Zevon’s one-off collaboration with members of R.E.M. was filled with comfy cover tunes. One of them stood out.
Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen
Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived 50 years ago this month to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.
Genesis, Jan. 24, 1975: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Mike Tiano remembers Genesis’ 1975 performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, featured in the new reissue of ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.’
Rick Davies’ Five Greatest Supertramp Moments
Well, actually seven. Limiting it to just five Supertramp songs would have been … the “crime of the century.”
Why Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Never Got a Fair Shake
Pink Floyd released ‘Wish You Were Here’ 50 years ago today. It’s been perpetually underrated ever since.
How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With ‘A Bigger Bang’
The Rolling Stones accomplished something 20 years ago today that hadn’t happened in a quarter century: They put out a good record.
Doobie Brothers, Aug. 9, 2025: Shows I’ll Never Forget
The Doobie Brothers remain one of the most consistently satisfying touring bands, almost five decades after their peak years.
Christine McVie’s ‘You Make Loving Fun,’ ‘Brown Eyes,’ others: Gimme Five
Christine McVie officially joined Fleetwood Mac 55 years ago this month, beginning a transformational period for the longtime blues-rock band.
In an Era With So Many ‘Legends,’ Ozzy Osbourne Lived Up to the Title
Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind a legacy that deserves respect not only in the metal world, but in the music world in general.
