Ben Folds’ Way to Normal pointed the way back to a few %*@#-ing Five-era successes
Ben Folds’ ‘Way to Normal,’ released in September 2008, found him recalling past glories, even as he became ever more potty mouthed.
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Porcupine Tree offered a more approachable kind of prog with The Incident
‘The Incident,’ released this week in 2009, helped establish Porcupine Tree as a melodically inclined, less wank-inclined progressive rock band.
How Yes’ ‘Magnification’ Marked a Turning Point: ‘That Was a Bit of a Nightmare’
Steve Howe and Chris Squire talked to us about Yes’ ‘Magnification.’ Released on Sept. 11, 2001, it would be their final album with Jon Anderson.
Producer Don Was on Bob Dylan’s ‘Under the Red Sky’: ‘I was maybe a little out of my league’
Don Was talks about the mistakes he made while producing Bob Dylan’s ‘Under the Red Sky,’ released on September 10, 1990.
The Who’s disjointed, disappointing It’s Hard never lived up to its initial promise
Featuring a decidedly un-Who sounding single, ‘It’s Hard’ arrived on Sept. 4, 1982 with a confusing thud. Even its best song was a broken promise.
Roger Waters Created His Solo Masterwork With Focused, Trenchant ‘Amused to Death’
‘Amused to Death,’ released on September 1, 1992, found Roger Waters returning to a tried-and-true formula. The result was his best solo album.
It’s time to give Genesis’ Calling All Stations, ex-frontman Ray Wilson a fair hearing
If ‘Calling All Stations,’ released on September 1, 1997, didn’t have the “Genesis” legacy to live up to, would you have enjoyed it anyway?
Jimmie Vaughan reached back for ’50s-style cool on Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites
Jimmie Vaughan’s ‘Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites,’ released five years ago this summer, shined a needed spotlight on some largely unheard covers.
Dr. John, Preservation Hall + others: Music framed initial journey past Hurricane Katrina
In the period immediately after New Orleans’ levees failed under Hurricane Katrina’s onslaught beginning on Aug. 29, 2005, musicians began trying to make sense of things.
Journey, “Faith in the Heartland” from Generations (2005): One Track Mind
On this standout cut from ‘Generations,’ released on August 29, 2005, Journey returned to a familiar theme – and, in turn, recalled past glories.
