How B.B. King Left Us With One Last Reminder of His Greatness
Released 15 years ago this week, B.B. King’s ‘One Kind Favor’ began with a dying plea: “When the day comes, don’t forget me.” No chance of that.
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How Neil Young’s Complex, Hypnotic ‘Greendale’ Revived the Concept Album
Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s ‘Greendale’ arrived 20 years ago this week as an exploration of murder, art and intrigue in a mythical coastal California town.
How the Allman Brothers Band Rebounded Despite Crushing Loss
Released 50 years ago this month, ‘Brothers and Sisters’ found the Allman Brothers Band recommitting to the group dynamic during a period of emotional turmoil.
Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills’ ‘Super Session’ Was a Free-Form Masterpiece
Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills’ wildly improvisational ‘Super Session’ arrived 55 years ago this month. They don’t make them like this anymore.
How the Pixies Changed Everything With ‘Surfer Rosa’
The Pixies’ seminal ‘Surfer Rosa’ revived rock music 35 years ago with a sound that was somehow both chaotic and cohesive.
Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’
Black Sabbath called it a career 10 years ago with ’13,’ an album that mixed and matched sounds from every one of their classic eras.
Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’ Was Always Much Better Than They Said
Metallica divided its fanbase 20 years ago with ‘St. Anger.’ But if you give the LP an honest second chance, it might offer surprising new revelations.
Why ‘Kamakiriad’ Remains Donald Fagen’s Best Solo Album
Steely Dan stalwart Donald Fagen’s second solo album ‘Kamakiriad’ arrived 30 years ago as a somewhat-overlooked testament to creative genius.
Why Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ is Still One of the Best Concept Albums
Queensryche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ arrived 35 years ago this month with the rare ability to tell a story while still providing an outstanding musical experience.
How Living Colour’s Smart, Tough Debut Album Emerged From Happenstance
Guitarist Vernon Reid joined Something Else! to discuss Living Colour’s strikingly inventive debut ‘Vivid,’ which arrived 35 years ago today.
