Transitional ‘Sorcerer’ changed Miles Davis, and his music, forever
Released in December 1967, ‘Sorcerer’ is the clearest sign yet that Miles Davis was letting go of the wheel.
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Brian Eno’s Small Craft on a Milk Sea has only gotten better with time
When Brian Eno’s ‘Small Craft on a Milk Sea’ arrived in November 2010, I was disappointed. You expect him to be ever changing.
How the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour was almost, but not quite, saved
Pity the poor Brits, who didn’t initially receive the full 11-song U.S. version of the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ released on Nov. 27, 1967.
Phil Collins found himself at a crossroads with Hello, I Must Be Going!
Released this month in 1982, Phil Collins’ ‘Hello, I Must Be Going!’ was a disparate collection of moods, tempos and personas – a reflection of both his career and private life.
The folkiest moment on Queen’s Night at the Opera was still a trip
Released this month in 1975, Queen’s ‘A Night at the Opera’ boasted a stunning musical promiscuity. They even found a way to take folk rock to outer space.
The Beatles’ Love was a worthy concept not taken far enough
The Beatles’ Love, released this month in 2006, was at its best when George Martin got outside of convention – but that didn’t happen nearly enough.
Lee Dorsey – Yes We Can (1970): On Second Thought
When I think of the genius of the late, great Allen Toussaint, I think of the masterpiece he made with Lee Dorsey in 1970.
Following no trends, the Eagles’ Long Road Out of Eden was an impressive comeback
The Eagles’ ‘Long Road Out of Eden’ arrived on Oct. 30, 2007 sounding like nothing else out there. It was unabashedly an Eagles record.
One fiery moment saved ZZ Top’s Afterburner from ’80s caricature
Released on Oct. 28, 1985, ‘Afterburner’ risked becoming just another faceless piece of glossy MTV-era production – until Billy Gibbons stepped in.
As Gov’t Mule reached a turning point, By a Thread delivered
Gov’t Mule dug deeply for ‘By a Thread,’ released on Oct. 27, 2009, retaining all of their soul and grit even as they emerged with a new lineup.
