John Lennon, “I Found Out” from Plastic Ono Band (1970): One Track Mind
Issued on Dec. 11, 1970, ‘Plastic Ono Band’ found John Lennon confronting demons, talismans and heroes – but he never rocked harder than he does here.
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Paul McCartney’s willingness to fail made Band on the Run an enduring masterpiece
‘Band on the Run,’ released on Dec. 5, 1973, pushes Paul McCartney to new places, as he incorporates every part of his pop genius.
Queen, “Flash” from ‘Flash Gordon’ (1980): One Track Mind
Released 35 years ago, Queen’s theme song is the best thing about a justly forgotten 1980 film called ‘Flash Gordon.’
Frank Sinatra’s Trilogy offered one final thunderous triumph
Frank Sinatra would enter a studio again only a handful of times after ‘Trilogy’ arrived 35 years ago. None produced more timeless results than this.
Brand New Heavies’ self-titled debut defined a now-lost acid-jazz cool
As brilliant as N’Dea Davenport is, I’m drawn more these days to feel-good instrumentals on the Brand New Heavies’ self-titled album from 25 years ago.
Transitional ‘Sorcerer’ changed Miles Davis, and his music, forever
Released in December 1967, ‘Sorcerer’ is the clearest sign yet that Miles Davis was letting go of the wheel.
Here’s how Genesis’ ‘The Musical Box’ gave rise to Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen must have been paying close attention to Steve Hackett’s unique approach to the song, released in November 1971 on Genesis’ ‘Nursery Cryme.’
Walter Trout – Battle Scars (2015)
Depite Water Trout’s devastating illness, ‘Battle Scars’ boasts a striking resiliency and sense of purpose.
Brian Eno’s Small Craft on a Milk Sea has only gotten better with time
When Brian Eno’s ‘Small Craft on a Milk Sea’ arrived in November 2010, I was disappointed. You expect him to be ever changing.
How the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour was almost, but not quite, saved
Pity the poor Brits, who didn’t initially receive the full 11-song U.S. version of the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ released on Nov. 27, 1967.
