Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues
The Beatles premiered their blatantly weird, critically savaged ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ film 55 years ago today on the BBC.
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David Paich, Monkey House, Ben Craven + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2022
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2022 list includes studio projects from David Paich, Monkey House, Ben Craven, Adrian Quesada and others.
Skid Row – ‘The Gang’s All Here’ (2022)
It’s no match for ‘Slave to the Grind,’ of course, but ‘The Gang’s All Here’ certainly belongs in the conversation with Skid Row’s early albums.
The Beths – ‘Expert in a Dying Field’ (2022)
The Beths’ ‘Expert in a Dying Field’ pulses with late ’70s new wave clever electric pop, all the way from New Zealand.
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.
Storm Thorgerson and the Art of Musical Visualization
Here’s an archival interview with Storm Thorgerson, the visual giant who designed classic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and others.
Cymbolic Encounters – ‘Overexposure’ (2022)
Mark Murdock’s ‘Overexposure’ is a departure from the last Cymbolic Encounters LP, which enlisted the talents of John Goodsall and Percy Jones from Brand X.
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.
Steely Dan’s ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill’: Five Great Songs You Might Not Know
Steely Dan burst onto the music scene 50 years ago this month with their platinum-selling debut. Here’s a deeper dive into ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill.’
Deborah Holland, of Animal Logic: Something Else! Interview
Deborah Holland discusses how she reunited with Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland to create long-awaited new music – and what’s next for Animal Logic.
