Queen | A Night At The Opera – Classic Commentary
In and around the mid 70s, there was a cluster of different styles and temperaments stirring around in the pop music kettle. With progressive, glam and hard rock all...
Family | Bandstand – Reissue Review
Bandstand, released in 1972, marked a pivotal moment in the career of Family, a British rock band known for their distinctive blend of blues, folk, and progressive rock. Their...
Dolly Parton | Rockstar – New Studio Release Review
Before you go laughing off the idea of one of country music’s most endearing and indelible icons crossing over the music bridge into rock territory as adorable, let’s first...
Keith Emerson | Variations – Box Set Review
Across 20 CDs (yes 20!), we get the sprawling Variations box set, chronicling the career of Keith Emerson. The set is broken up into five sections — Part One:...
The Struts | Pretty Vicious – New Studio Release Review
British rockers The Struts’ fourth full length studio album Pretty Vicious is the band’s first album since their previous effort Strange Days, released in 2020. Unlike the previous album...
Five Rock Legends Who Rock Sunglasses
In rock n’ roll, a rockstar’s look can be almost as recognizable as their music. If you check out our “100 Greatest Rock Musicians (Plus 50 Honorable Mentions) & Their...
3 | Rockin’ The Ritz: NYC 1988 – Live Release Review
Man, did Keith Emerson, Carl Palmer and Greg Lake make it hard for their fans during the 1980s. Breaking up my beloved Emerson, Lake and Palmer at the tail...
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...
The Beatles | 1962-1966 & 1967-1970 – Compilation Release Review
It’s hard to believe the fabled 1962-1966 (AKA The Red Album) and 1967-1970 (AKA The Blue Album) double-LP compilations were released 50 years ago. These were the first post-breakup...
Jimi Hendrix Experience | Hollywood Bowl August 18, 1967 – Live Release Review
Even before Are You Experienced was released in the States, the buzz around the Jimi Hendrix Experience was ubiquitous. Their performance at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18,...
