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How Beach Boys Found the Sun Again With 'That's Why God Made the Radio'

How Beach Boys Found the Sun Again With ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio’

Ten years ago, the Beach Boys returned with the triumphant ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio,’ finally expanding upon their own dashed aspirations.

How Tesla's 'Real to Reel' Set Redefined the Classic Rock Cover Album

How Tesla’s ‘Real to Reel’ Set Redefined the Classic Rock Cover Album

Tesla released ‘Real to Reel’ 15 years ago, in a rare moment where it actually felt like the band was influenced by the music they chose.

The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band': Greatest of All Time?

The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’: Greatest of All Time?

The Beatles released what many consider to be the finest rock album ever 55 years ago today, but it’s not like that event rocked my world.

Why ‘Bobby Charles’ Is the Best Band Album Not Released by the Band

Why ‘Bobby Charles’ Is the Best Band Album Not Released by the Band

Bobby Charles’ too-often-overlooked self-titled album arrived 50 years ago with a set of timeless and beautiful songs – and some very famous friends.

How 'Revenge' Became Kiss' Last Gasp of Greatness

How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness

Released 30 years ago today, ‘Revenge’ is the one non-makeup Kiss record that belongs in the conversation with their best work.

Wilco's 'Sky Blue Sky' Was a Rare Instant-Classic Rock Album

Wilco’s ‘Sky Blue Sky’ Was a Rare Instant-Classic Rock Album

Released 15 years ago this week, Wilco’s ‘Sky Blue Sky’ became my road music, an escape from the everyday nothingness that often drives us insane.

How Rush's Misunderstood 'Snakes and Arrows' Offered Hope Amid Tragedy

How Rush’s Misunderstood ‘Snakes and Arrows’ Offered Hope Amid Tragedy

Rush shared a unified, deeply uplifting message 15 years ago this week to tie an album of loose ends together.

How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on '... Little Broken Hearts'

How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’

Released 10 years ago this week, ‘… Little Broken Hearts’ revealed this mind-boggling idea: Somebody cheated on Norah Jones?!

How I Belatedly Learned to Love the Cure's 'Wish'

How I Belatedly Learned to Love the Cure’s ‘Wish’

‘Wish’ arrived 30 years ago today as a return to form for the Cure. It just wasn’t the form I wanted.

Were the White Stripes Actually a Bad Thing for Jack White?

Were the White Stripes Actually a Bad Thing for Jack White?

Jack White’s solo debut was issued 10 years ago this week, firmly pressing the accelerator toward every exciting musical offramp that’s followed.