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Why the Weird Specificity of 'MacArthur Park' Actually Works

Why the Weird Specificity of ‘MacArthur Park’ Actually Works

If we’ve had and lost love, we know what it’s like to remember minute details like those in Jimmy Webb’s “MacArthur Park.”

How 'Chicago XI' Ended More Than One Era: Gimme Five

How ‘Chicago XI’ Ended More Than One Era: Gimme Five

Even 45 years later, ‘Chicago XI’ isn’t their best-loved original-lineup album. Yet, for better or worse, it remains one of the most memorable of the era.

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Here are the ’60s classic-rock records we simply couldn’t live without if something went wrong on our three-hour tour … our three-hour tour …

The Five Best Songs on Toto's Best Album, 'IV'

The Five Best Songs on Toto’s Best Album, ‘IV’

Exploring a handful of standout moments from Toto’s multi-platinum, multi-Grammy winning fourth album, released 40 years ago today.

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King Crimson, Fleetwood Mac, Supertramp + Others: My Top 10 Vinyl Spins

In 2021, my vinyl collection grew substantially — and for me, it’s evolved into a bit of an addiction.

Christmas Favorites From Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi ... and Henry Rollins?!: Gimme Five

Christmas Favorites From Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi … and Henry Rollins?!: Gimme Five

Asked to pick five favorite Yuletide songs (and only five), our panel of holly-jolly musical enthusiasts offered some occasionally offbeat suggestions.

Chicago, "America" from 'Chicago XXXVI: Now' (2014): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “America” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

My parents advised me growing up that if I can’t say something nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all.

Chicago, "Now" from 'Chicago XXXVI: Now' (2014): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Now” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park

What does it say about the state of this band when Chicago doesn’t even phone it in for the best track on ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’?

Chicago, "Already Gone" from 'Chicago XXX' (2006): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Already Gone” from ‘Chicago XXX’ (2006): Saturdays in the Park

“Already Gone” shows once again that ‘Chicago XXX’ isn’t a bad album. It’s a good album that was just ruined by poor production.

Gerard - 'Gerard' (1976): Forgotten Series

Gerard – ‘Gerard’ (1976): Forgotten Series

In retrospect, it’s not hard to see why this copycat-sounding self-titled debut is their only LP. ‘Gerard’ is perhaps the best Chicago album of the era.