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How 'Sentimental Hygiene' Bolstered Warren Zevon's Considerable Legend

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.

Derek Sherinian - 'Vortex' (2022)

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

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

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)

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 – ‘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)

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

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

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

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.