Chicago, “Feel” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park
Working with Rascal Flatts certainly wasn’t conventional. But at this point Chicago’s sails had been slack for more than a decade. They had nothing to lose.
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Yes, “Dare to Know” from ‘The Quest’ (2021): YESterdays
The modern-era version of Yes has once again shown that they can do something pretty. Next time, guys, let’s dare to rock.
How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’
Paul Butterfield Blues Band’s ‘East-West’ was released 55 years ago this month, opening doors not just for the blues but all of rock.
Sonic Beat Records Continues to Boom
Even if you haven’t heard of Sonic Beat Records, you’ve heard Sonic Beat Records.
How Neil Young’s ‘Le Noise’ Found Light in a World of Darkness
Released 10 years ago today, the textured ‘Le Noise’ landed somewhere between Neil Young’s acoustic work and his more muscular full-band rock music.
Death Cab for Cutie, “Summer Skin” from ‘Plans’ (2005): One Track Mind
Released 15 years ago today, Death Cab for Cutie’s meaningful and idiosyncratic “Summer Skin” seems to be about youth, but really it’s all about growing up.
How Yes Finally Saved ‘Drama’ From Unjust Obscurity
Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Drama’ served as a bridge between Yes’ ’70s-era prog sound and the approachable prog-pop from the decade to follow.
Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes
’20Ten’ arrived 10 years ago today from a much different place. It sounded like Prince was having … fun?
What ‘Back to Basics’ Said About Bill Wyman’s Post-Stones Career
Released five years ago this week, ‘Back to Basics’ showed Bill Wyman was still as unpretentious and small-scale as his ex-Rolling Stones bandmates are outsized and cocksure.
Miles Davis’ ‘Bitches Brew’ Broke Every Rule: ‘An Art Form Unto Itself’
Miles Davis sideman Lenny White joined us to discuss recording the groundbreaking, genre-shattering ‘Bitches Brew,’ released 50 years ago this week.
