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How Bruce Hornsby and the Range Went Out on a High Note

How Bruce Hornsby and the Range Went Out on a High Note

Bruce Hornsby had already put out two LPs credited with the Range before he finally released a proper group album. “Another Day” showed what they could do.

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.”

Toto's David Paich on His Solo Debut, 'Forgotten Toys': Something Else! Interview

Toto’s David Paich on His Solo Debut, ‘Forgotten Toys’: Something Else! Interview

David Paich joins Preston Frazier to discuss his debut solo EP ‘Forgotten Toys,’ as well as key deep cuts from his legendary Toto discography.

David Paich - 'Forgotten Toys' (2022)

David Paich – ‘Forgotten Toys’ (2022)

Hopefully, the arrival of David Paich’s ‘Forgotten Toys’ EP is just the opening salvo in a long overdue solo career.

Agony Street - 'Songs for William' (2022)

Agony Street – ‘Songs for William’ (2022)

With Agony Street, the late Swedish multi-instrumentalist Klas Qvist created music that’s up-tempo, melodic, joyous and Sir James Paul McCartney infectious.

Don Breithaupt on Monkey House's 'Remember the Audio': Something Else! Interview

Don Breithaupt on Monkey House’s ‘Remember the Audio’: Something Else! Interview

Don Breithaupt goes in depth on Monkey House’s ‘Remember the Audio,’ how the band has evolved over 30 years and the brilliance of guitarist Drew Zingg.

How the Fixx Refused to Pander on 'Beautiful Friction'

How the Fixx Refused to Pander on ‘Beautiful Friction’

The Fixx’s ‘Beautiful Friction’ arrived 10 years ago this week as testament to a band unafraid to follow its muse.

Monkey House's 'Future Is Almost Gone,' 'The Jazz Life' + Others: Gimme Five

Monkey House’s ‘Future Is Almost Gone,’ ‘The Jazz Life’ + Others: Gimme Five

The latest edition of Gimme Five finds Preston Frazier digging into a handful of favorites from Don Breithaupt’s Monkey House.

How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House's Underrated 'Time On Earth'

How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House’s Underrated ‘Time On Earth’

Crowded House issued ‘Time On Earth’ 15 years ago today, and the LP didn’t immediately click with me – then, it suddenly and completely did.

In Defense of the Unfairly Overlooked 'Bee Gees' 1st'

In Defense of the Unfairly Overlooked ‘Bee Gees’ 1st’

Released 55 years ago, ‘Bees Gees’ 1st’ has since somehow disappeared from the public consciousness.