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.
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Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best
Issued 35 years ago today, ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ ranks with ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ and ‘Diary of a Madman’ when discussing Ozzy Osbourne’s top solo records.
Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan
Neil Young memorably tipped his hat to Bob Dylan two decades ago on ‘Greendale,’ but only after years of staying far away from his work.
Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?
‘Tormato’ arrived 45 years ago today as the deflating final album from Yes’ classic lineup. Let’s talk about what might have been.
Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Record buyers stayed away in droves when Bruce Springsteen’s sophomore LP arrived 50 years ago today. Here’s why it’s actually one of rock’s perfect albums.
Why Warren Zevon Shouldn’t Only Be Remembered For a Novelty Single
By the time Warren Zevon died 20 years ago today, he’d created a discography that transcended “Werewolves of London.” Here’s a look back at five gems.
How Jimmy Buffett Became a Steadfast Superstar
The Parrotheads will miss the concert experiences. The rest of the world will miss Jimmy Buffett’s attitude.
How Lindsey Buckingham Balanced It All on the Underrated ‘Gift of Screws’
Released 15 years ago this month, ‘Gift of Screws’ pulled together all of Lindsey Buckingham’s considerable strengths without going overboard on his quirks.
Walter Becker’s ‘Three Picture Deal,’ ‘Love in the 4th’ + Others: Gimme Five
When Walter Becker died today in 2017, he’d already created a fantastic legacy with Steely Dan. His solo work was less heralded, but no less interesting.
How Neil Young’s Complex, Hypnotic ‘Greendale’ Revived the Concept Album
Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s ‘Greendale’ arrived 20 years ago this week as an exploration of murder, art and intrigue in a mythical coastal California town.
