Silver Age is that rarest of Bob Mould records: An unadorned, primal rocker, all bloody-knuckled riffs and flinty attitude with little or no introspection, much less sentiment. That makes sense, in many ways. You May Also Like: On the Trail of Everything Bob Mould Ever Released With Sugar How BobRead More

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Complex and brutally honest, Swedish band the Wife’s Bad Habits delineates the hard journey we all make through this world, yet finds a way in the end to make peace with its most difficult moments. You May Also Like: Why You Shouldn’t Overlook the Doobie Brothers’ ‘What Were Once VicesRead More

You won’t be interested in Danny Seraphine’s ‘Street Player’ unless you are a Chicago devotee. But, if you are, the book is a must read.

Chicago has gone ages without a new album — but technology, and a willingness to play it by ear, are helping the veteran classic rockers get back on track. You May Also Like: Chicago, “It Better End Soon” from Chicago II: Live on Soundstage (2018): One Track Mind

Jeff Lynne’s forthcoming redo of classic Electric Light Orchestra songs includes one eagerly awaited new composition, called “Point of No Return.” Check it out here! You May Also Like: For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’ When Jeff Lynne’s ELO Triumphantly Returned With ‘LiveRead More

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