Why R.E.M.’s ‘Live at the Olympia’ Showed They Were Back
The post-Bill Berry R.E.M. seemed less solid in its artistic footing, making me wonder if the end was near.
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The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’
Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.
Modern Lovers, “Pablo Picasso” (1976): One Track Mind
Or: The Dangers of a Self-Education in Popular Culture.
Why You Should Give Billy Joel’s ‘Streetlife Serenade’ Another Listen
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Streetlife Serenade’ arrived at a time when Billy Joel was more singer-songwriter than stadium-filling showman.
Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil,’ ‘Hot for Teacher’ + Others: Gimme Five
As frontman David Lee Roth celebrates his 65th birthday today, we return to a handful of Van Halen favorites.
Iron Maiden, Sept. 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
I’ve seen concerts with skilled musicianship, but for the total package – spectacle, performance and passion – Iron Maiden can’t be beat.
Of All the Tom Waits Albums, ‘Real Gone’ May Be the Tom Waits-iest
Released 15 years ago today, Tom Waits’ ‘Real Gone’ is like your favorite pair of jeans: well-worn, full of character and hard to improve upon.
Isildurs Bane and Peter Hammill – ‘In Amazonia’ (2019)
Isildurs Bane and Peter Hammill’s ‘In Amazonia’ reminds us that music can still investigate new dimensions.
Richard Turgeon – ‘Go Deep’ (2019)
Three albums in, ‘Go Deep’ shows that Richard Turgeon still has something to say – both musically and lyrically.
The Embryos – ‘Open the Kimono +3’ (2019)
The Embryos’ ‘Open The Kimono +3’ is a must-have studio project for those who enjoy inventive yet obtainable pop-rock songs.
