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Emperor Penguin - 'Soak Up the Gravy' (2020)

Emperor Penguin – ‘Soak Up the Gravy’ (2020)

Unique and exciting, Emperor Penguin’s ‘Soak Up the Gravy’ is an album that offers something for everybody.

Annihilator - 'Ballistic, Sadistic' (2020)

Annihilator – ‘Ballistic, Sadistic’ (2020)

Is Annihilator’s ‘Ballistic, Sadistic’ a little one-note? Sure. But it’s a very good note.

David Cross and Peter Banks - 'Crossover' (2020)

David Cross and Peter Banks – ‘Crossover’ (2020)

David Cross and an all-star cast of King Crimson and Yes alumni build something brilliant from a collaboration with the late Peter Banks.

State Cows - 'Challenges' (2019)

State Cows – ‘Challenges’ (2019)

State Cows, often referred to as yacht rock, is an example of why musical labels are such a disservice.

How John Lennon's Aptly Named 'Instant Karma' Set a Career Template

How John Lennon’s Aptly Named ‘Instant Karma’ Set a Career Template

Recorded over a single day 50 years ago this month, John Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma’ pointed the way for the triumph of his solo debut.

Adrian Belew's 'Side One' Was a Journey Through His Rich Musical History

Adrian Belew’s ‘Side One’ Was a Journey Through His Rich Musical History

Released 15 years ago this week, Adrian Belew’s ‘Side One’ began four separate installments of adrenaline-charged, twisty guitar. Better buckle up!

Judas Priest, Jackson Taylor, Blackberry Smoke, Alestorm + Others: Fred Phillips' Best of 2010s

Judas Priest, Jackson Taylor, Blackberry Smoke, Alestorm + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best of 2010s

It’s not until you actually start combing through the hundreds of records you’ve listened to over a decade that you realize how daunting the task really is.

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Warren Zevon’s ‘Lawyers, Guns and Money,’ ‘Stand In the Fire’ + Others: Gimme Five

Let’s return to a handful of favorites – three in the studio, and two on stage – from Warren Zevon, who was born on this date in 1947.

Digging Into 'Chicago II' Deep Cuts Reveals New Layers of Meaning

Digging Into ‘Chicago II’ Deep Cuts Reveals New Layers of Meaning

Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Chicago II’ spawned a trio of very familiar Top 10 singles. Let’s explore further into five key deeper cuts.

Bryan Adams Finally Established His Own Identity With 'Cuts Like a Knife'

Bryan Adams Finally Established His Own Identity With ‘Cuts Like a Knife’

Released today in 1983 amid a surge of New Wave, Bryan Adams’ third album proved there will always be an audience for real music recorded by real people.