‘Memories of a White Magician’ and ‘Lady Macbeth’ by Jon Symon’s Warlock
Jon Symon’s Warlock proved over three criminally under-appreciated early-’80s albums that Claude Debussy was right when he said “music is the space between notes.”
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Michael Leonhart Talks Steely Dan, Solo Success and Working With Family
Michael Leonhart joined Preston Frazier to discuss his lengthy musical partnership with Steely Dan, among other career highlights.
Back to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,’ and Greasy Lake
Mark Saleski finds new meaning during a track-by-track return to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,’ released 50 years ago today.
Zeal & Ardor, Whiskey Myers, Arch Enemy + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2022
Fred Phillips’ Best of 2022 includes Zeal & Ardor, Whiskey Mysters, Arch Enemy, Ozzy Osbourne and Skid Row, among others.
Neil Young ’80s Songs That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five
‘Trans,’ the weirdest album from Neil Young’s weirdest period, arrived 40 years ago this week. But these five songs prove the ’80s weren’t all bad.
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.
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.
