How Mitch Easter Helped Take Velvet Crush to a New Level
Velvet Crush had already made a critical splash before ‘Teenage Symphonies to God’ arrived 30 years ago today. Then something amazing happened.
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Discover (or Rediscover) Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham on ‘Moments From This Theatre’
Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham are hardly household names, even though they’ve been a consequential part of the American popular music scene since the 1960s.
How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
Released 40 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ spun off a series of ubiquitous hits. Let’s dig a little deeper.
How ‘Crosby Stills and Nash’ Captured This Supergroup at Their Peak
Released on 55 years ago this week, ‘Crosby Stills and Nash’ brought together guys whose average work shames most rock composers. Then they upped the ante.
Dragon – ‘O Zambezi’ (1978): Antipodean April
If record execs and promoters had any idea what to do with Dragon, this fun, accessible New Zealand power pop band could have been big in America.
‘Together Through Life’ Remains One of Bob Dylan’s Most Low Key, Organic LPs
Released 15 years ago this month, Bob Dylan’s loose and approachable ‘Together Through Life’ recalled a bottle-passing night of music among old friends.
Cold Chisel – ‘Cold Chisel’ (1978): Antipodean April
You simply can’t discuss Aussie pub rock without mentioning Cold Chisel.
Hello Sailor – ‘Hello Sailor’ (1977): Antipodean April
‘Hello Sailor’ is pure fun ’70s rock through a Kiwi lens, with songs boasting elements of funk, R&B, psychedelic, and even a bit of a Polynesian influence.
How the Bee Gees Overcame It All to Produce the Magical ‘Odessa’
The Bee Gees were in a precarious position 55 years ago when their only original double album was first released in the UK. They turned in a masterpiece.
How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’ Made the Case for British Blues
I thought I didn’t need another take on “Come On In My Kitchen.” Twenty years ago, Eric Clapton proved me wrong with ‘Me and Mr. Johnson.’
