Every Copy of Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ Reveals Something New
Released 35 years ago this month, Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ is better than most people think. As many times as I’ve bought it, I should know.
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How Uriah Heep’s ‘Look at Yourself’ Bridged the Gap Between Psychedelia and Heavy Metal Sounds
Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Look at Yourself’ showed Uriah Heep had become a serious musical force to be dealt with in the early ’70s.
Decades Later, Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ Can Definitively Be Called Classic Rock
When Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ arrived 35 years ago today, they seemed so drastically different. It’s a little harder now to hear why this was so shocking.
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’
When ‘East-West’ was released 60 years ago this month, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band opened doors not just for the blues but all of rock.
The Ramones’ ‘Pleasant Dreams’ Found a Perfect Balance Between Rebellion and Accessibility
Reactions were mixed for some reason as ‘Pleasant Dreams’ arrived 45 years ago today, but this stands as the Ramones’ last truly great album.
How Wild Cherry’s Self-Titled Debut Went Way Beyond ‘Play That Funky Music’
Released 50 years ago this month, ‘Wild Cherry’ built on the success of their chart-topping first single to become a freakingly fine funkfest.
Marvin Gaye’s Still Deeply Relevant ‘What’s Going On’ Sought Salvation in a Broken World
Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ arrived 55 years ago today as one of the 1970s’ most important records – and one of music’s most complex joys.
When Aerosmith Got Even Darker – and Heavier – on the Aptly Named ‘Rocks’
Released 50 years ago today, ‘Rocks’ is considered by some people to be the best Aerosmith album – and for good reason.
Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays’ ‘As Falls Wichita’ Took Us on a Stunning, Cinematic Journey
When Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays’ ‘As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls’ arrived 45 years ago this month, it sounded like nothing else in my record collection.
