Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall and Oates Album
Best described as “acoustic soul,” Hall and Oates’ underrated ‘Abandoned Luncheonette” arrived 50 years ago today.
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The Oddly Complex Legacy of the Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’
The Who’s platinum-selling Top 5 hit ‘Quadrophenia’ arrived 50 years ago as the rock-opera successor to ‘Tommy,’ and somehow never left its shadow.
The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono
Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Mind Games’ opened the door for John Lennon’s Lost Weekend. One song hinted at the sweet reconciliation to come.
For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’
Rock’s most unexpected supergroup debuted 35 years ago today, after George Harrison asked Jeff Lynne: “Do you fancy doing some songs with me?”
How Booker T. and the MGs Defined Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert
Released 30 years ago, ‘Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration’ had no shortage of star power. But Booker T. and the MGs were the fulcrum.
Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ Another Listen
Released 15 years ago this week, ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ blended two seemingly disparate things: Paul Rodgers’ R&B grit and Queen’s outsized glam.
‘Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History’ (2023): Books
If you remember Leon Russell, then you remember a certain era. Even-handed author Bill Janovitz takes us back.
Are These the Worst-Ever Bob Dylan Songs?
The most difficult comparison Bob Dylan ever faces is with his former selves. Still, some selves were undoubtedly worse than others.
How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out For What It Was Not
Released 20 years ago this month, the Top 5 U.K. smash album ‘Reality’ found David Bowie doing something unusual.
Jeff Lynne’s Dream to Work With Reunited Beatles Had Tense Initial Moments
Jeff Lynne’s Beatles collaboration yielded two hit singles – and partial work on a third song, “Now and Then,” which is apparently slated for release soon.
