The Rolling Stones | Beggars Banquet – Classic Commentary
So many musical puzzles fell together in 1968. The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix lead the way with career-defining albums released in November. Somehow, though, the Rolling Stones got in...
Peter Frampton | Frampton Comes Alive! – Classic Commentary
In 1969, Peter Frampton emerged from the woodwork as the lead guitarist for Humble Pie. When he quit in 1971, the Pie had just released a phenomenal live album...
Eagles | Hotel California – Classic Commentary
The peaceful, easy feeling the Eagles exuded in the early 70s had, by 1976, given way to a darker, more ominous sentiment. To begin, the band parted ways with...
Al Stewart | Year Of The Cat – Classic Commentary
Released in 1976, Year Of The Cat is the album that put Al Stewart on the map, showcasing his lyrical prowess and musical finesse. The album encapsulates Stewart's distinctive...
The Who | Who’s Next – Classic Commentary
At the beginning of the 70s, the impact of Tommy weighed heavily on Pete Townshend's shoulders. How on earth would he and the Who top such a successful and...
Robin Trower | Bridge of Sighs – Classic Commentary
Bridge Of Sighs, the 1974 masterpiece by British guitarist Robin Trower, stands as a timeless statement to the power and allure of blues-infused rock. Trower, who previously played guitar...
Deep Purple | Machine Head – Classic Commentary
Deep Purple's Machine Head was not made under favorable circumstances. The band was originally scheduled to begin recording at The Casino in Montreux, Switzerland, but, in their own words, "some stupid...
Paul McCartney & Wings | Band On The Run – Classic Commentary
Band On The Run remains a standout among recordings by Paul McCartney that followed the Beatles’ 1970 break-up. With the shadow of the beloved Fab Four hanging precariously overhead, it...
Black Sabbath | Sabbath Bloody Sabbath – Classic Commentary
When it comes to Black Sabbath albums, the go-to’s seem to be the first three — Black Sabbath, Paranoid, and Master Of Reality. There’s little argument that these early...
Santana | Supernatural – CD Review
By the end of the 1990s, the music of Carlos Santana was apparently in need of a major overhaul. Actually, many of Santana’s peers were up against the same...
