How I Finally Fell For Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’
Released 50 years ago, Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ was from a different time – and from a very different place. A long while passed before I grew into it.
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Why Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ Deserves Another Listen
Issued 50 years ago this week, Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ wasn’t as successful as ‘Machine Head.’ Yet its sturdy grace under pressure endures.
Back to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,’ and Greasy Lake
Mark Saleski finds new meaning during a track-by-track return to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,’ released 50 years ago today.
Why ‘Draw the Line’ Signaled the End of Aerosmith’s Blazing First Era
Aerosmith was on an undeniable roll after issuing ‘Toys in the Attic’ and then ‘Rocks.’ All of it came to a crashing halt 45 years ago today.
In Defense of the Long-Ignored Yes Album ‘Open Your Eyes’
Released 25 years ago this week, ‘Open Your Eyes’ ended up as one of Yes’ late-period orphans. It’s time to open your ears.
How ‘Fresh’ Crowned the Raspberries as Power Pop’s Forefathers
Issued 50 years ago this week, ‘Fresh’ lived up to its title as Eric Carmen and the Raspberries balanced radio-ready pop with muscled rock reflexes.
Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen
Recorded during a hiatus from the Pat Metheny Group, ‘Rejoicing’ offers an underrated one-off diversion alongside Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins.
‘Guitar Man’ Shows Why You Shouldn’t Keep Dismissing Bread
Released 50 years ago, ‘Guitar Man’ proved that Bread was a lot more mercurial than their soft-rock critics would ever admit.
Why I Changed My Mind About Frank Zappa’s ‘Sheik Yerbouti’
Structured to mirror his live concerts from the 1975-80 period, ‘Sheik Yerbouti’ is actually one of the classics from Frank Zappa’s “rock” canon.
The Unforgettable Mamas Gun Gem Tucked Away on Their ‘Room Service’ EP
Mamas Gun closed out this five-song collection with “Saint Maria,” dedicated to the patron saint of teenaged women and victims of sexual assault.
