Playin’ the Changes With Tom Petty, Aerosmith + Cheap Trick: Shadows in Stereo
Often over-looked albums by Tom Petty, Aerosmith and Cheap Trick are turning 40 next year. But why wait for a rock ‘n’ roll re-evaluation?
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How Frank Zappa’s ‘Trance-Fusion’ Became Yet Another Unpredictable Gift
‘Trance-Fusion’ arrived 15 years ago today, offering no traditional structures, no choruses, and few repeated elements. It was classic Frank Zappa.
Osibisa, Nate Smith, Octarine Sky + Others: Five for the Road
Osibisa, Nate Smith and Octarine Sky are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
How Tom Waits Got Focused But Stayed Blessedly Weird on ‘Bad As Me’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Bad As Me’ delivered a set of short but focused songs that spanned a wide range of Tom Waits-isms, both old and new.
Marco Mattei – ‘Out of Control’ (2021)
Marco Mattei’s ‘Out of Control’ is an ever-delightful roulette spin through the countless creative personalities that found voice in the colorful ’70s.
How ‘The Chosen Few’ Put Judas Priest’s Huge Impact in Perspective
This compilation arrived 10 years ago today with few surprises for diehard Judas Priest fans. The intriguing part was who chose which song – and why.
Richard Turgeon, “Fire Drill” (2021): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon refers to his “Fire Drill” as a “slacker-rock single,” but he’s hardly been a slacker when it comes to making music.
Rumble Strip – ‘Let’s Roll’ (2021)
Whether you’re relaxing indoors or cruising the streets, Dave Nachmanoff’s Rumble Strip has crafted the kind of record begging to be blasted at top volume.
How Julian Lennon Faced It All on ‘Everything Changes’
Released 10 years ago this week, Julian Lennon’s ‘Everything Changes’ emerged as the most assured release yet from an underrated pop melodist.
How Talk Talk’s Brilliant ‘Laughing Stock’ Set the Stage for Radiohead
For those who bought a copy 30 years ago this month, and there weren’t many, Talk Talk’s ‘Laughing Stock’ led the way into an as-yet-unformed genre. You’re welcome, Radiohead.
