How ‘Let It Be … Naked’ Led to Our New Understanding of the Beatles’ End
Released 20 years ago today, ‘Let It Be … Naked’ cleared the way for a larger reclamation project. The Beatles’ split would be completely reevaluated.
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The Best Bob Dylan Songs From the 1980s
“Silvio” arrived 35 years ago as one of Bob Dylan’s best songs from the ’80s, a period with more downs than ups. Here’s a handful of times he got it right.
R.E.M.’s ‘Green’ Was More Ambitious Than Cohesive, But So What?
For all of the wailing from college-radio hipsters (ahem!), ‘Green’ arrived 35 years ago today with some of R.E.M.’s most durable individual songs.
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.
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.
Why ‘Selling England by the Pound’ Remains Genesis’ Most Complete Album
Issued 50 years ago this week, ‘Selling England by the Pound’ found the soon-to-vanish five-man Genesis lineup at the peak of their powers.
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 B.B. King Left Us With One Last Reminder of His Greatness
Released 15 years ago this week, B.B. King’s ‘One Kind Favor’ began with a dying plea: “When the day comes, don’t forget me.” No chance of that.
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.
How Living Colour’s Smart, Tough Debut Album Emerged From Happenstance
Guitarist Vernon Reid joined Something Else! to discuss Living Colour’s strikingly inventive debut ‘Vivid,’ which arrived 35 years ago today.
