How Muse’s ‘The Resistance’ Gloriously Lived Up to Their ‘Derivative’ Tag
The Muse returned 10 years ago this week with a fun album that paid tribute to their many influences. Does anybody remember fun?
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Why Randy Newman Got So Angry About an Episode of Dick Cavett’s Show
Randy Newman released a protest song on this date 45 years ago directly referencing a TV show that had enraged him.
How Mike Keneally’s Comeback on ‘The Universe Will Provide’ Fulfilled All of His Promise
‘The Universe Will Provide’ arrived 15 years ago this week at a career crossroads for Mike Keneally. He somehow managed to take everything to the next level.
Greg Brown’s ‘In the Hills of California’ Finally Reproduced His Nervy Live Sound
‘In the Hills of California,’ released 10 years ago today, was culled from various Greg Brown performances at the Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival.
Bob Mould Revealed New Depths on Sugar’s “Believe What You’re Saying”
Bob Mould issued perhaps his most heartfelt work, something obviously inspired by real loss, 25 years ago today.
Lemon Clocks – ‘Between Time and Space’ (2019)
The Lemon Clocks thrive on experimentation, and their enthusiasm for the music they play is infectious.
How Bachman-Turner Overdrive Pushed Back Against Prog With ‘Not Fragile’
‘Not Fragile’ hurtled Bachman-Turner Overdrive to stardom 45 years ago this month with an old-fashioned recipe of hard rock rooted in the blues.
When the Libertines Finally Broke Through the Media Frenzy
Issued 15 years ago this week, the Libertines’ surprisingly nuanced self-titled album helped me take the band seriously.
The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019)
The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.
ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” + Others: Gimme Five
We returned to some old favorites as ZZ Top kicks off their 50th anniversary tour tonight.
