Why Emerson Lake and Palmer Almost Ran Aground on ‘Love Beach’
Released 45 years ago this week, Emerson Lake and Palmer’s ‘Love Beach’ was the lowest-charting LP of an otherwise celebrated era.
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Are These the Worst-Ever Bob Dylan Songs?
The most difficult comparison Bob Dylan ever faces is with his former selves. Still, some selves were undoubtedly worse than others.
Can Yes’ Disappointing ‘Tormato’ Be Saved by Its Deep Cuts?
‘Tormato’ arrived 45 years ago today as the deflating final album from Yes’ classic lineup. Let’s talk about what might have been.
Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’ Was Always Much Better Than They Said
Metallica divided its fanbase 20 years ago with ‘St. Anger.’ But if you give the LP an honest second chance, it might offer surprising new revelations.
Why I Actually Didn’t Like Some of Those Huge ’70s Records
Cheap Trick recorded ‘At Budokan’ 45 years ago this month, creating another in a string of LPs that were simply everywhere back then.
I Don’t Understand Styx’s ‘Mr. Roboto,’ But I Can’t Get Enough of It
Secret, secret – I’ve got a secret: Styx’s “Mr. Roboto” arrived 40 years ago today as a nonsensical band-busting hit. I turn it up every time.
When the National Anthem Was Simply Terrible: Gimme Five
Let’s hope whoever sings the National Anthem at tonight’s Super Bowl does better than this. They almost have to, right?
Desert Island Discs: Guilty Pleasures
Here’s what we’ll be packing way in the back of our luggage – way, way in the back – before our fateful seafaring journey.
Why I’m Still Disappointed With Aerosmith’s ‘Music From Another Dimension’
Far from a reinvention, ‘Music From Another Dimension’ arrived 10 years ago this week as another rehash of ideas from some of Aerosmith’s weakest records.
Chicago, “America” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Saturdays in the Park
My parents advised me growing up that if I can’t say something nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all.
