How Beach Boys Found the Sun Again With ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio’
Ten years ago, the Beach Boys returned with the triumphant ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio,’ finally expanding upon their own dashed aspirations.
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How Tesla’s ‘Real to Reel’ Set Redefined the Classic Rock Cover Album
Tesla released ‘Real to Reel’ 15 years ago, in a rare moment where it actually felt like the band was influenced by the music they chose.
Alan White, the Beatles, and Me: An Appreciation
Mike Tiano remembers how music and Microsoft brought the legendary drummer Alan White into his life.
The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’: Greatest of All Time?
The Beatles released what many consider to be the finest rock album ever 55 years ago today, but it’s not like that event rocked my world.
How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness
Released 30 years ago today, ‘Revenge’ is the one non-makeup Kiss record that belongs in the conversation with their best work.
Gloryhammer, “Fly Away” (2022): One Track Mind
Gloryhammer’s Sozos Michael is probably better from a technical standpoint than Thomas Winkler. But the better technical singer is not always a better fit.
Wilco’s ‘Sky Blue Sky’ Was a Rare Instant-Classic Rock Album
Released 15 years ago this week, Wilco’s ‘Sky Blue Sky’ became my road music, an escape from the everyday nothingness that often drives us insane.
The Singles – ‘L.O.V.E. From the Santa Cruz Archives ’82-’85’ (2022)
The term “power pop” has been widely overused and misused, but the Singles can positively be deemed poster boys of the idiom.
The Lickerish Quartet – ‘Threesome Vol. 3’ EP (2022)
With ‘Threesome, Vol. 3,’ the Lickerish Quartet once again comes up with songs that are designed complex but come off catchy and frictionless.
Zeal and Ardor – ‘Zeal & Ardor’ (2022)
The subversive nature of Zeal & Ardor’s music is sure to be a turn off for some, but for the rest of us, it’s a refreshingly original take.
