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.
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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.
Quadrophenia was more than the Who’s ‘other’ rock opera
Released on Oct. 26, 1973, ‘Quadrophenia’ has never quite escaped the shadow of ‘Tommy,’ despite the Who’s best efforts. Here’s why it should have.
Neil Young’s Chrome Dreams II was a smorgasbord highlighted by one epic triumph
‘Chrome Dreams II,’ released Oct. 23, 2007, showcased all of Neil Young’s many sides. A blockbuster 18-minute track brought everything into focus.
Paul McCartney’s Give My Regards to Broadstreet had one moment that wasn’t awful
Tucked away inside the largely avoidable ‘Give My Regards to Broadstreet,’ issued on Oct. 22, 1984, was Paul McCartney’s first real rock song in years.
The Bay City Rollers – The Definitive Collection (2000): On Second Thought
Listening again, it becomes obvious the Bay City Rollers were one of the most underrated and misunderstood bands of the 1970s.
Steve Lukather kept Toto’s legacy alive with All’s Well That Ends Well
When ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ arrived on Oct. 11, 2010, it looked as if Toto was over. Steve Lukather stepped forward to accept the mantle.
Miles Davis pushed free-form fusion to the very limit with On the Corner
Released on Oct. 11, 1972, Miles Davis’ ‘On the Corner’ remains fresh and funky. So, why isn’t it more widely accepted as a fusion masterpiece?
The Pretenders took an unusual path back to relevance on Break Up the Concrete
With ‘Break Up the Concrete,’ released Oct. 7, 2008, the Pretenders found their old edge – but not with a return to hard-driving punk styles.
Kiss’ return-to-form Sonic Boom was anything but a guilty pleasure for me
Kiss’ ‘Sonic Boom,’ released on Oct. 6, 2009, was packed with hooks, anthemic choruses, and a lifetime supply of innuendo. What’s not to like?
