On the Joy, and the Pain, of Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’
Released 40 years ago this month, Pete Townshend’s ‘Empty Glass’ was so intense and bittersweet that, for a while, I didn’t have the strength to revisit it.
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Adrian Belew’s ‘Side One’ Was a Journey Through His Rich Musical History
Released 15 years ago this week, Adrian Belew’s ‘Side One’ began four separate installments of adrenaline-charged, twisty guitar. Better buckle up!
Pigeonholing Grover Washington Jr. as Smooth Jazz Was Such a Big Mistake
Dig deeper into Grover Washington Jr. – who died 20 years ago today – and you’ll see why he retains the title of Mister Magic for us.
My Chemical Romance Transcended Modern Rock With ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’
My Chemical Romance internalized an impressive array of influences, then made them their own 15 years ago.
Tom Waits Challenged Our Preconceived Notions (Again) With ‘Glitter and Doom Live’
Ten years ago this week, Tom Waits documented a tour filled with the music of clattery proto-jug bands, shimmery jazz ensembles, and randy blues hucksters.
Returning to U2’s ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,’ Over Lunch
Some thought U2 was washed up when they released ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ 15 years ago today. Let’s dig in.
Why R.E.M.’s ‘Live at the Olympia’ Showed They Were Back
The post-Bill Berry R.E.M. seemed less solid in its artistic footing, making me wonder if the end was near.
Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five
As frontman David Lee Roth celebrates his 65th birthday today, we return to a handful of Van Halen favorites.
Ginger Baker (1939-2019): An Apprecation
My only intersection with Ginger Baker became one of the most amazing nights of music I’ve ever seen.
Of All the Tom Waits Albums, ‘Real Gone’ May Be the Tom Waits-iest
Released 15 years ago today, Tom Waits’ ‘Real Gone’ is like your favorite pair of jeans: well-worn, full of character and hard to improve upon.
