How ‘Sentimental Hygiene’ Bolstered Warren Zevon’s Considerable Legend
Warren Zevon didn’t just release his best album since ‘Excitable Boy’ 35 years ago today. He released his best album, period.
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Derek Sherinian – ‘Vortex’ (2022)
For those who favor fire-breathing fusion as their progressive music of choice, ex-Dream Theater member Derek Sherinian’s ‘Vortex’ nicely fits the bill.
Why Dennis Wilson’s Rough-Hewn Debut ‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ Was So Surprising
‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ arrived 45 years ago today as a rare spotlight for the Beach Boys’ craggy-voiced bad boy Dennis Wilson.
Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act II
This is the second in a series where Mick Raubenheimer examines ‘Joe’s Garage,’ a three-part rock opera by Frank Zappa from 1979.
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.
Zan Zone – ‘Start Where You Stand’ (2022)
Zan Zone’s ‘Start Where You Stand’ is an often Wishbone Ash-esque guitar-rock album that just gets things right.
Whiskey Myers – ‘Tornillo’ (2022)
The heyday of Southern rock may be gone, but Whiskey Myers proves once again that it’s definitely still alive and kicking like a mule.
Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act I
This is the first in a three-part series from Mick Raubenheimer examining Frank Zappa’s ‘Joe Garage,’ itself a three-part rock opera which arrived in 1979.
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 …
Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ Came Along at Just the Right Time
I picked up Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ after its release 35 years ago today because I loved ‘Pyromania.’ That began a years-long stint of daily listening.
