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'Animals Reimagined: A Tribute to Pink Floyd' (2021)

‘Animals Reimagined: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ (2021)

Of course, any Pink Floyd novice should check out the actual album, but these star-packed reinterpretations of ‘Animals’ songs are pretty cool.

Why R.E.M.'s 'Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage' Remains Definitive

Why R.E.M.’s ‘Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage’ Remains Definitive

R.E.M.’s reflective and unconventional ‘Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage’ arrived 10 years ago today as a sort-of concept greatest-hits set.

Gerard - 'Gerard' (1976): Forgotten Series

Gerard – ‘Gerard’ (1976): Forgotten Series

In retrospect, it’s not hard to see why this copycat-sounding self-titled debut is their only LP. ‘Gerard’ is perhaps the best Chicago album of the era.

Ken Sharp, "Hellcat" (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp, “Hellcat” (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp’s last studio album ‘Miniatures’ was cut from an orchestral-pop cloth, but the new single “Hellcat” returns to his power-pop roots.

Bob Dylan, Nov. 2, 2021: Shows I'll Never Forget

Bob Dylan, Nov. 2, 2021: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Bob Dylan is back on the road. Nobody seemed happier about it during his tour-opening stop in Milwaukee than Bob himself.

Why J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton's 'The Road to Escondido' Still Resonates

Why J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton’s ‘The Road to Escondido’ Still Resonates

Released 15 years ago this week, J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton’s ‘The Road to Escondido’ was the kind of record I would not have “gotten” in my teens.

Zeelley Moon - 'Zeelley Moon' (2021)

Zeelley Moon – ‘Zeelley Moon’ (2021)

Zeelley Moon is piano-driven, clever song-orientated music, with glances at bands like Supertramp, 10cc, Klaatu (circa the album ‘Hope’) and Garden Shed.

Why 'Endless Wire' Should Have Been the Who's Final Farewell

Why ‘Endless Wire’ Should Have Been the Who’s Final Farewell

Released 15 years ago this week, the Who’s ‘Endless Wire’ spent some well-deserved time as a more fitting finish than the somewhat-sour ‘It’s Hard.’

Chris Church - 'Backwards Compatible' (2020; 2021 reissue)

Chris Church – ‘Backwards Compatible’ (2020; 2021 reissue)

Chris Church’s third solo album ‘Backwards Compatible’ disappeared in the spring of 2020 as the pandemic panic took hold. Now, it’s getting a second chance.

Australian Crawl - 'Sirocco' (1981): Forgotten Series

Australian Crawl – ‘Sirocco’ (1981): Forgotten Series

‘Sirocco’ became Australian Crawl’s first No. 1 LP in their home country, but didn’t manage anywhere near that level of success on the ‘Billboard’ charts.