A tribute to the transformative powers of my Who’s Next remaster
Originally released on August 14, 1971, the Who’s ‘Who’s Next’ came to life again for me inside the confines of my Unproductivity Mobile Sound Lab.
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Dire Straits’ typically overlooked Communique is an understated gem
Dire Straits’ ‘Communique,’ released on June 15, 1979, caught my ear much later – but it only confirmed Mark Knopfler’s genius.
In a surprise, Def Leppard rekindled their classic-era sound with covers-focused Yeah!
When Def Leppard released a covers album on May 23, 2006, I didn’t expect to like it. This must clearly be a band on the verge of calling it quits, right?
How King Crimson’s Brief, But Important, Double-Trio Era Peaked With ‘Thrak’
The potential of King Crimson’s inventive musical format on ‘Thrak,’ released on April 25, 1995, has only become more clear as time passes.
How I learned to love (or at least tolerate) Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
A confession: I never fully appreciated the overpraised ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,’ released by Wilco this week in 2002. Not until much later, anyway.
King Crimson’s Larks’ Tongues in Aspic came alive again with masterful remaster
We return for a glorious run through the 40th anniversary reissue of King Crimson’s ‘Larks’ Tongues in Aspic,’ originally released on March 23, 1973.
Fantomas – Delirium Cordia (2004): On Second Thought
The best comparison for Fantomas’ ‘Delirium Cordia,’ released today in 2004, was with a film. It required, and rewarded, a similar amount of attention.
The Who’s new remasters for iTunes and HDTracks hold a special surprise
Best of all, these don’t appear to be remasters of the Who’s 1996 remixes, either, but of the original mixes.
Def Leppard – Slang (1996; 2014 Deluxe Edition reissue)
Often overlooked, ‘Slang’ allowed the band to explore new musical territory and stretch its wings.
Time is right for in-depth look back at Rush’s self-titled 1974 debut
It may be hard to believe that Rush’s debut album is 40 years old this year, but it’s also sometimes kind of hard to believe it’s really Rush on this album. You May Also Like: How Rush Finished at the Top of Their Game With ‘Clockwork Angels’ How the HolocaustRead More
