The Oddly Complex Legacy of the Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’
The Who’s platinum-selling Top 5 hit ‘Quadrophenia’ arrived 50 years ago as the rock-opera successor to ‘Tommy,’ and somehow never left its shadow.
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Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ Another Listen
Released 15 years ago this week, ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ blended two seemingly disparate things: Paul Rodgers’ R&B grit and Queen’s outsized glam.
Why ‘Selling England by the Pound’ Remains Genesis’ Most Complete Album
Issued 50 years ago this week, ‘Selling England by the Pound’ found the soon-to-vanish five-man Genesis lineup at the peak of their powers.
How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out For What It Was Not
Released 20 years ago this month, the Top 5 U.K. smash album ‘Reality’ found David Bowie doing something unusual.
Why You Should Count ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Among Ozzy Osbourne’s Best
Issued 35 years ago today, ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ ranks with ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ and ‘Diary of a Madman’ when discussing Ozzy Osbourne’s top solo records.
How Lindsey Buckingham Balanced It All on the Underrated ‘Gift of Screws’
Released 15 years ago this month, ‘Gift of Screws’ pulled together all of Lindsey Buckingham’s considerable strengths without going overboard on his quirks.
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.
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.
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.
