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.
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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.
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.
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.
Metallica’s Remix of “Some Kind of Monster” Finally Fixed What’s Wrong With ‘St. Anger’
15 years ago today, Metallica decided to listen to their fans. This is the way ‘St. Anger’ should have sounded in the first place.
With ‘In Between Evolution,’ the Tragically Hip Struck a Hopeful Pose Once More
Released 15 years ago today, the Tragically Hip’s ‘In Between Evolution’ returned to a typical but sadly uncommon search for beauty.
Tortoise’s Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace
Released 25 years ago this week, Tortoise’s self-titled album still evokes a mood.
Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’
Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.
‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest
15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.
Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation
Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ arrived 15 years ago today as this odd beast: a modern-rock concept album with few of the pretensions associated with concept albums.
