The Bittersweetness of Elton John and Leon Russell’s ‘The Union’
Released 15 years ago this week, Elton John and Leon Russell’s fiesty collaboration ‘The Union’ was an often-loud record with its share of quiet truths.
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How Warren Zevon Found Drunken Brilliance With Hindu Love Gods
Released 35 years ago today, Warren Zevon’s one-off collaboration with members of R.E.M. was filled with comfy cover tunes. One of them stood out.
Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen
Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived 50 years ago this month to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.
Why Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Never Got a Fair Shake
Pink Floyd released ‘Wish You Were Here’ 50 years ago today. It’s been perpetually underrated ever since.
How the Rolling Stones Got Their Mojo Back With ‘A Bigger Bang’
The Rolling Stones accomplished something 20 years ago today that hadn’t happened in a quarter century: They put out a good record.
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.
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.
