Whether you like the Beatles or not, their music can certainly take you to some interesting places — as reflected in our latest edition of Desert Island Discs. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Nebraska comes to a close with a song that sums up one of the underlying themes of the album: redemption. And man, we need some redemption here You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Get All You Deserve, the just-released concert DVD from Steven Wilson, showcases a live performer coming into his own, even as it provides a brief glimpse into his forthcoming new solo release. You May Also Like: Chicago – Chicago II (1970; 2017 Steven Wilson Remix)

Hey, I wonder what Susan Dey’s been up to? Silly question? Yeah, sort of. But there was a time when it wouldn’t have been. You May Also Like: Susan Tedeschi’s Varied ‘Back to the River’ Set the Stage for Greatness

Turns out, this was one funky ship that ran ashore. Our latest Desert Island Disc lists focus on 1970s fusion, and top vote-getters included Herbie Hancock’s thunderously groove-filled 1973 triumph Head Hunters. You May Also Like: Return to Forever’s Surprise ‘Returns’ Smartly Focused on the Past Chick Corea (1941-2021): AnRead More

I had a great relationship with my father. He was always there for me is so many ways. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve begun to realize just how much of his personality is with me. I’m here so he’s here, you might say. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’sRead More

Even though I’ve recently downsized my collection, I still own a frightening number of books about music. And even though I profess a certain disdain for writing that gets too far into technicalities, it’s hard for me to not pay attention You May Also Like: Ever Wonder How David ByrneRead More

Make fun of the “Saturday Night Fever” all you want, but our group won’t be leaving for their doomed trek without this oft-dissed soundtrack. You May Also Like: Bob Dylan’s Elvis Movie: ‘Hearts of Fire’ (1986) Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues ‘BecomingRead More

Unlike most of the rest of Nebraska, here there is no ominous subtext, no angst, no life about to be split apart. Instead, it’s just a guy rocketing down the highway toward his girl You May Also Like: No related posts.

This past Tuesday, Bob Dylan released Tempest, fifty years to the day since his first LP came out. Fifty years as a recording artist. That’s a pretty amazing accomplishment, especially when you consider how much effort Bob has put into his music-making You May Also Like: Bob Dylan, Nov. 2,Read More