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Neal Morse Did It All (Again) on ‘Songs from November’

Five years ago, Neal Morse blended every element of his muse into one all-encompassing solo triumph.

The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy

The Solo Song Where Jon Anderson Finally Reclaimed His Yes Legacy

Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson, who turned 75 this week, showed that he could still write stirring, conceptually epic pieces.

John Lennon, "Nobody Loves You [When You're Down and Out]" (1974): Deep Cuts

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You [When You’re Down and Out]” (1974): Deep Cuts

We return to a harrowing, lesser-heard moment from John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges,’ released 45 years ago today.

Eric Clapton, "Motherless Child" from 'From the Cradle' (1994): One Track Mind

Eric Clapton, “Motherless Child” from ‘From the Cradle’ (1994): One Track Mind

25 years ago, Eric Clapton — finally, blessedly, in a moment that fans had been hoping for since he left John Mayall in 1966 — let the blues overtake him.

Why 'Wakafrika' Should Have (Finally) Made Manu Dibango a Huge Star

Why ‘Wakafrika’ Should Have (Finally) Made Manu Dibango a Huge Star

The star-packed ‘Wakafrika,’ released 25 years ago, somehow didn’t raise Manu Dibango’s profile in the U.S.

Milton Nascimento's Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed 'Angelus'

Milton Nascimento’s Genius Confirmed Even on Guest-Packed ‘Angelus’

Released 25 years ago, Milton Nascimento’s ‘Angelus’ deftly blended jazz greats, lithe pop music and these title-worthy textures from another land.

How Son Volt Got Back on Track With the Searching 'American Central Dust'

How Son Volt Got Back on Track With the Searching ‘American Central Dust’

Released 10 years ago today, Son Volt’s ‘American Central Dust’ found Jay Farrar asking questions – and being OK when he didn’t always get answers.

How Levon Helm's 'Electric Dirt' Confirmed a Stirring Late-Career Resurgence

How Levon Helm’s ‘Electric Dirt’ Confirmed a Stirring Late-Career Resurgence

Released 10 years ago today, Levon Helm’s ‘Electric Dirt’ was the sound of a man, and a singer, reborn.

Diana Krall's Sweetly Erotic 'Quiet Nights' Was Perfectly Named

Diana Krall’s Sweetly Erotic ‘Quiet Nights’ Was Perfectly Named

Released a decade ago today, Diana Krall’s ‘Quiet Nights’ succeeds as easy listening – in the best sense of those words.

Return to Forever's Surprise 'Returns' Smartly Focused on the Past

Return to Forever’s Surprise ‘Returns’ Smartly Focused on the Past

‘Return to Forever: Returns’ arrived 10 years ago today as a reminder of everything we loved about this cosmic, muscular and damned funky band.