‘Burning Questions’ Found Graham Parker Still Angry, If No Longer Young
Released 30 years ago today, ‘Burning Questions’ showed that time hadn’t dulled Graham Parker’s legendary rapier wit, or his inquisitiveness.
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How ‘Live: Oy Vey, Baby’ Reminded Us That We Never Deserved Tin Machine
Tin Machine closed out their underrated career 30 years ago this week with a live LP that was once again thrillingly rough, angular and always quirky.
How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House’s Underrated ‘Time On Earth’
Crowded House issued ‘Time On Earth’ 15 years ago today, and the LP didn’t immediately click with me – then, it suddenly and completely did.
How Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle Saved ‘One From the Heart’
An accompanying album by Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle from 40 years ago was the best thing about Francis Ford Coppola’s memorable flop ‘One From the Heart.’
In Defense of the Unfairly Overlooked ‘Bee Gees’ 1st’
Released 55 years ago, ‘Bees Gees’ 1st’ has since somehow disappeared from the public consciousness.
How Rush Finished at the Top of Their Game With ‘Clockwork Angels’
Sadly, ‘Clockwork Angels’ arrived 10 years ago as their final studio effort. But this was no mere shelf-filler: This was pure Rush.
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
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 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
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.
