The Smiths’ ‘How Soon Is Now?’ Is the Gen-X ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’
Released 35 years ago today on the U.S. edition of the Smiths’ second album, “How Soon Is Now” provided an era-defining riff to a new generation.
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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!
You Probably Never Heard Adam’s Farm’s ‘Rock Music Machine,’ and That’s a Shame
Issued 25 years ago, ‘Rock Music Machine’ was the first of just three mid ’90s-era releases from Adam’s Farm.
My Chemical Romance Transcended Modern Rock With ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’
My Chemical Romance internalized an impressive array of influences, then made them their own 15 years ago.
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.
Why Pop Will Eat Itself’s ‘Dos Dedos Mis Amigos’ Has Aged So Well
Released 25 years ago this week, ‘Dos Dedos Mis Amigos’ found Pop Will Eat Itself swerving into the then-hip industrial sound.
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.
Bjork’s Vocal-Focused ‘Medulla’ is Still Filled With Countless Surprises
Issued 15 years ago today, Björk’s ‘Medulla’ jettisoned every-day instruments in favor of the purest one: the human voice.
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.
Why Timbuk 3’s “National Holiday” Is My Personal Fourth of July Anthem
There might be more obvious songs to play on this Independence Day, but none makes me feel as groovy as this Timbuk 3 song from 30 years ago.
