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.
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Why I’m Still Disappointed With Aerosmith’s ‘Music From Another Dimension’
Far from a reinvention, ‘Music From Another Dimension’ arrived 10 years ago this week as another rehash of ideas from some of Aerosmith’s weakest records.
The Neil Young Album That Blew Apart the Last of Hippie Nostalgia
Released 10 years ago today, Neil Young’s ‘Psychedelic Pill’ was a fiery ’60s requiem that also charted the path away from its crushing disappointments.
How ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ Changed Everything For Me
I’d never heard anything like ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ when it arrived 45 years ago today. My parents hoped they never would again.
Two Beatles Songs That Take the ‘Revolver’ Reissue to the Next Level
The revolution in sound associated with the Beatles’ soon-to-be-reissued ‘Revolver’ actually began with a couple of its bonus tracks.
Why ‘Celebration Day’ Provided the Perfect Farewell for Led Zeppelin
Remember when Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” was fresh to you? That’s how it felt 10 years ago today on ‘Celebration Day.’
Why Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ Struggled to Overcome Its Pre-Release Hype
Radiohead self-released ‘In Rainbows’ 15 years ago this week after an annoying promo campaign that nearly ruined the album for me.
Sharon Robinson on Her Time With Leonard Cohen: Something Else! Interview
Sharon Robinson’s new tour, titled My Time With Leonard Cohen, blends together songs and memories from their long association.
How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock Forever
Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ seemed dated and raw, but that’s what turned it into such an influential compilation.
Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Patient Number 9’ (2022)
I really want Ozzy Osbourne to deliver that one badass swan-song album. I think ‘Patient Number 9’ is good, but unfortunately it’s not that.
