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50 Years Ago: Bob Seger Digs Deep on Underrated ‘Back in ’72’
How could something this awesome escape the attention of a wider audience? Because he hates it.
Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’ at 40: The Story Behind Every Song
These tracks changed the game for hard rock in 1983.
Santana Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Carlos Santana & Co. have been supernatural musical shape-shifters for 26 albums. Here's how those records rank.
What a Wonderful Soundtrack: The Music of ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’
Companion to the Robin Williams film is a great snapshot of mid-'60s radio.
15 Years Ago: Foo Fighters Leave Their Comfort Zone With ‘Echoes’
Dave Grohl and company stretched what Foo Fighters' music could sound like on their sixth album.
30 Years Ago: Elton John Returns From Addiction With ‘The One’
The 1992 album gave legend his first Top 10 hit in 16 years.
25 Great Drum and Vocal Breakdowns
Sometimes, to amp up a song, you have to pare things back.
The Doors’ ‘L.A. Woman’: The Story Behind Each Track
Final statement from the band's original incarnation contains a little of everything that made them so engaging.
35 Years Ago: Laura Nyro Releases Album Todd Rundgren Quit
Rock legend tried to produce one of celebrated singer-songwriter's final records. It didn't go well.
Aldo Nova Returns With New Album, ‘2.0’
The man who brought 'Fantasy' to MTV returns with reworked classics.