How ‘Fresh’ Crowned the Raspberries as Power Pop’s Forefathers
Issued 50 years ago this week, ‘Fresh’ lived up to its title as Eric Carmen and the Raspberries balanced radio-ready pop with muscled rock reflexes.
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Michael Haneke’s ‘Funny Games’ (1997): Reel to Real
Michael Haneke’s ‘Funny Games’ arrived 25 years ago as an ingenious meditation on hyper-gratuitous violence in mainstream cinema.
Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen
Recorded during a hiatus from the Pat Metheny Group, ‘Rejoicing’ offers an underrated one-off diversion alongside Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins.
In Defense of the Often-Overlooked Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople deserves wider fame for their eclectic mix of Dylan-esque folk rock, glam leanings, prog-type forays, proto punk/metal and rock ‘n’ roll.
‘Guitar Man’ Shows Why You Shouldn’t Keep Dismissing Bread
Released 50 years ago, ‘Guitar Man’ proved that Bread was a lot more mercurial than their soft-rock critics would ever admit.
Snakecharmer – ‘Anthology’ (2022)
Appealing to lovers of ‘No Smoke Without Fire’-era Wishbone Ash, Snakecharmer produced plenty of twin-guitar ecstasy during their short tenure.
Why I Changed My Mind About Frank Zappa’s ‘Sheik Yerbouti’
Structured to mirror his live concerts from the 1975-80 period, ‘Sheik Yerbouti’ is actually one of the classics from Frank Zappa’s “rock” canon.
The Unforgettable Mamas Gun Gem Tucked Away on Their ‘Room Service’ EP
Mamas Gun closed out this five-song collection with “Saint Maria,” dedicated to the patron saint of teenaged women and victims of sexual assault.
Why I’m Still Disappointed With Aerosmith’s ‘Music From Another Dimension’
Far from a reinvention, ‘Music From Another Dimension’ arrived 10 years ago this week as another rehash of ideas from some of Aerosmith’s weakest records.
How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback
Released 15 years ago this week, Levon Helm’s ‘Dirt Farmer’ was so determinedly rustic that it made the Band sound like sleek electronica.
