Songwriter Erik Ritland reflects on the impact Meat Loaf had on his music – and his life.

Chicago’s “Watching All the Colors” introduced fans to Lou Pardini, but in the end is just a pleasant little bon-bon, forgotten as soon as it’s over.

Mike Tiano’s recently released progressive-rock LP ‘Creetisvan’ features contributions from David Sancious, Randy George and Billy Sherwood.

Released 15 years ago this week, John Mellencamp’s ‘Freedom’s Road’ explored the uncertainties that exist inside middle America’s most reliable traditions.

Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073’ trilogy has been an invigorating ride, with an ending which more than exceeds expectation.

Paul McCartney has repeatedly turned down requests to write an autobiography. Instead, he’s given us this expansive two-volume look at his lyrics.

Steven Bernstein’s MTO and Catherine Russell convert Allen Toussaint’s R&B classic “Yes We Can” into a joyful, New Orleans jazz funeral parade.

Drug Couple’s new album ‘Stoned Weekend’ is definitive proof that, in several parallel universes, “strawberry fields” are indeed “forever.”

Gregg Belisle-Chi has mastered Berne’s idiosyncratic language and on ‘Mars’ he helps to place some of those brilliant puzzle pieces together alongside the creator.

Steely Dan’s “Glamour Profession,” reproduced in all its ’80s glory, is a fun look back.