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Why Metal Fans Should Give Skid Row's 'Subhuman Race' a Second Chance

Why Metal Fans Should Give Skid Row’s ‘Subhuman Race’ a Second Chance

Skid Row released ‘Subhuman Race,’ perhaps their heaviest and most grown up album, 25 years ago this week.

Pink Floyd's 'Atom Heart Mother': 50 Years Gone

Pink Floyd’s ‘Atom Heart Mother’: 50 Years Gone

Celebrating the upcoming anniversary of Pink Floyd’s often-overlooked ‘Atom Heart Mother,’ a transitional album that’s significant for what it started.

Eric Johnson, David Sancious, Jeff Beam + Others: Five for the Road [Or for Social Distancing!]

Eric Johnson, David Sancious, Jeff Beam + Others: Five for the Road [Or for Social Distancing!]

Eric Johnson, David Sancious and Jeff Beam are part of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

The Lickerish Quartet, "Lighthouse Spaceship" (2020): Something Else! sneak peek

The Lickerish Quartet, “Lighthouse Spaceship” (2020): Something Else! sneak peek

The Lickerish Quartet’s first track “Lighthouse Spaceship” carries many of the same hallmarks that made its predecessor band Jellyfish so great.

Ken Sharp - 'Beauty In the Backseat' (2018): On Second Thought

Ken Sharp – ‘Beauty In the Backseat’ (2018): On Second Thought

A thrilling listen from top to bottom, Ken Sharp’s fifth and latest album highlighted his talents in every way.

David Sancious - 'Eyes Wide Open'  (2020)

David Sancious – ‘Eyes Wide Open’ (2020)

Ex-E Street Band member David Sancious’ ‘Eyes Wide Open’ is a wondrous hybrid that infuses funk, pop, rock, blues, jazz and prog with a social conscience.

Can the Flawed 'Chicago VIII' Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Can the Flawed ‘Chicago VIII’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?

Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.

Richard Turgeon, "Higher" (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Higher” (2020): One Track Mind

Here’s a Richard Turgeon song that celebrates genuine American guitar rock with style and substance.

Dio's Often-Forgotten 'Magica' Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs

Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs

Released 20 years ago today, ‘Magica’ is the most underrated Dio effort – and every bit the equal of Ronnie James Dio’s best work.

JUNO Fever (or Not): The Modern World Meets the Boogie Woogie Flu

JUNO Fever (or Not): The Modern World Meets the Boogie Woogie Flu

A few music-related thoughts as we self isolate, elbow bump and search desperately for bathroom tissue during the coronavirus pandemic.