Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
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Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching
Exploring reissues from Yes and their onetime keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, along with a brand-new LP from Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.
The Ramones’ ‘Pleasant Dreams’ Found a Perfect Balance Between Rebellion and Accessibility
Reactions were mixed for some reason as ‘Pleasant Dreams’ arrived 45 years ago today, but this stands as the Ramones’ last truly great album.
Supertramp – ‘Crime of the Century: In Concert at Hammersmith Odeon 1975’ (2026)
This Hammersmith performance finally fills an important gap in Supertramp’s visual history, capturing the classic lineup at the precise moment they were conquering the world.
How Wild Cherry’s Self-Titled Debut Went Way Beyond ‘Play That Funky Music’
Released 50 years ago this month, ‘Wild Cherry’ built on the success of their chart-topping first single to become a freakingly fine funkfest.
Yes – ‘Aurora’ (2026)
What makes Yes’ ‘Aurora’ compelling is not that it recreates Yes’ past, but that the album acknowledges what came before while moving forward.
Muscle Shoals, Grateful Dead and the Record Plant: Summer Music Books
Steve Matteo surveys a new trio of deep-dive music books on Muscle Shoals, the Grateful Dead and the Record Plant with simply stunning visual presentations.
Remembering the Byrds’ Groundbreaking Gene Clark: ‘We Wanted to Move Into a New Area’
The sad and early death of Gene Clark 35 years ago this week couldn’t overshadow a remarkable stint as the Byrds’ principal songwriter in the mid-1960s.
When Aerosmith Got Even Darker – and Heavier – on the Aptly Named ‘Rocks’
Released 50 years ago today, ‘Rocks’ is considered by some people to be the best Aerosmith album – and for good reason.
J. Geils Band – ‘Blow Your Face Out’ (1976): Forgotten Series
You owe it to yourself to check out ‘Blow Your Face Out,’ released 50 years ago today, when the J. Geils Band was truly at the top of their game.
