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The Cars’ Often-Overlooked ‘Candy-O’ Still Revs With Excitement

‘Candy-O,’ released on June 13, 1979, wasn’t quite as immediate or artfully cool as the Cars’ celebrated debut. Here’s why we love it, anyway.

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Steely Dan’s Underrated ‘Everything Must Go’ Is Even More Pertinent Today

Steely Dan’s ‘Everything Must Go,’ released on June 10, 2003, just gets better with age. So, let’s try it in reverse order.

Kiss' fussy and overwrought Destroyer tried to out think itself

Kiss’ fussy and overwrought Destroyer tried to out think itself

Kiss’ ‘Destroyer’ found producer Bob Ezrin at his too-busy worst. Kiss is (or it should be) too visceral for that.

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A Conspiracy of Stars: Why Is UFO Classic Rock’s Best-Kept Secret?

UFO have been so far under the mainstream radar that you need advanced detection equipment from NASA to find them.

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George Harrison remembered by Alan White, Joey Molland, Robben Ford + others

We’re celebrating the late George Harrison’s birthday by revisiting some signature moments with collaborators from his post-Beatles years.

Pink Floyd - 'Wish You Were Here' (1975): On Second Thought

Pink Floyd – ‘Wish You Were Here’ (1975): On Second Thought

Still in the shadow of ‘Dark Side,’ Pink Floyd started sessions on January 6, 1975 for ‘Wish You Were Here.’ It’s been perpetually underrated ever since.

Best Steely Dan Saxophone Solos: Steely Dan Sunday

Best Steely Dan Saxophone Solos: Steely Dan Sunday

Here are Steely Dan’s five best sax solos, selected in tandem by our panel of Dan-loving authorities.

Five Best Walter Becker Guitar Moments: Steely Dan Sunday

Five Best Walter Becker Guitar Moments: Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker aficionado Preston Frazier picks out five instances where the guitarist shined on both Steely Dan and his own solo records.

The Five Best Steely Dan Guitar Solos: Steely Dan Sunday

The Five Best Steely Dan Guitar Solos: Steely Dan Sunday

Wondering about the best Steely Dan guitar solos? Play air guitar along with fanatics John Lawler, Preston Frazier and S. Victor Aaron.

Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Covers, Part 2

Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Covers, Part 2

These selections just might surprise you, and in a good way, too.