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How Lindsey Buckingham Balanced It All on the Underrated 'Gift of Screws'

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

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

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.

The Story of the Only Yes EP: 'From a Page'

The Story of the Only Yes EP: ‘From a Page’

The creation story of ‘From a Page’ involves a previous lineup of Yes in effect co-opting the current lineup in order to make a new record.

How Robbie Robertson Changed Bob Dylan Forever

How Robbie Robertson Changed Bob Dylan Forever

Bob Dylan has played with a lot of electric guitarists. Fine players, all. One stands alone, however, in this long musical history: Robbie Robertson.

How the Allman Brothers Band Rebounded Despite Crushing Loss

How the Allman Brothers Band Rebounded Despite Crushing Loss

Released 50 years ago this month, ‘Brothers and Sisters’ found the Allman Brothers Band recommitting to the group dynamic during a period of emotional turmoil.

Frank Zappa - 'Funky Nothingness' (2023)

Frank Zappa – ‘Funky Nothingness’ (2023)

“Funky Nothingness’ is not to be missed by Frank Zappa fans, particularly those fascinated by the arcs of his compositional and soloing evolution.

Steve Lukather on 'Bridges,' Toto's Next Era and Remaining an All-Starr

Steve Lukather on ‘Bridges,’ Toto’s Next Era and Remaining an All-Starr

In an exclusive interview, Toto’s Steve Lukather describes how long-time bandmate Ringo Starr helped him through the darkest days of the lockdown era.

Steve Lukather - 'Bridges' (2023)

Steve Lukather – ‘Bridges’ (2023)

With a little help from his friends in Toto, Steve Lukather has produced one of the best solo works of his stellar career.

Why 'Kamakiriad' Remains Donald Fagen's Best Solo Album

Why ‘Kamakiriad’ Remains Donald Fagen’s Best Solo Album

Steely Dan stalwart Donald Fagen’s second solo album ‘Kamakiriad’ arrived 30 years ago as a somewhat-overlooked testament to creative genius.