King Crimson’s Brief But Important Double-Trio Era Peaked With ‘Thrak’
King Crimson’s ‘Thrak’ arrived 30 years ago this month with an inventive musical format with a potential that’s only become more clear in time.
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These Moments Still Stand Out on ‘Toto XIV’
I was a little underwhelmed when the last genuinely new Toto album arrived 10 years ago today – but there were a few stand-out songs.
How Black Sabbath’s Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music
‘Black Sabbath’ was released 55 years ago this month, and I’m still struck by what a defining moment this was in rock.
The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
‘Dark Horse’ and its subsequent tour arrived 50 years ago amid a period of conflict and uncertainty for George Harrison. But there were bright spots.
How Norah Jones Continued to Push Against Convention With ‘The Fall’
Released 15 years ago this week, ‘The Fall’ revealed Norah Jones as a far more compelling artist than she seemed at first.
Why Pink Floyd’s ‘The Endless River’ Provided a Perfect Ending
Released 10 years ago this week, Pink Floyd’s determinedly uncommercial ‘The Endless River’ reminded us just how fantastically weird they once were.
Why King Crimson’s Biggest Hit LP Was ‘So Fully Formed, But Also So Unusual’
Released 55 years ago, King Crimson’s ‘In the Court of the Crimson King’ offered a dark burst of seminal progressive rock that presupposed a new rock trend.
How Paul McCartney’s ‘Run Devil Run’ Served as a New Launching Pad
Heartbroken over the loss of Linda, Paul McCartney began a creative resurgence 25 years ago this week with the throwback ‘Run Devil Run.’
How Toto Set the Stage for Success With the Overlooked ‘Hydra’
As Toto’s sophomore album ‘Hydra’ arrived 45 years ago this week, snooty critics were dutifully annoyed. But they were building toward something big.
Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ Is the Best Steely Dan LP You Never Heard
Released 30 years ago this week, ’11 Tracks of Whack’ found Walter Becker stepping into the spotlight after huge successes in Steely Dan with Donald Fagen.
