Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Metallica and Various Artists, ‘The Metallica Blacklist': Album Review
More than 50 artists take on rock legends' 1991 classic for occasionally wobbly, sometimes engaging tribute record.
Iron Maiden, ‘Senjutsu': Album Review
Band takes things to epic heights on 17th album.
How the Beatles Created Their Biggest Hit, ‘Hey Jude’
Single was also the longest to reach No. 1 at the time.
Neil Young, ‘Archives Vol. II: 1972-1976′: Album Review
Ten discs from the legendary singer-songwriter at his peak.
Bruce Springsteen, ‘Letter to You': Album Review
The Boss reunites with the E Street Band for a rollicking return to spontaneous rock 'n' roll.
Tom Petty, ‘Wildflowers and All the Rest': Album Review
Solo LP from 1994 is expanded with outtakes, home recordings and a live disc, enriching an already rewarding record.
New John Lennon Set Celebrates His 80th Birthday
'Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes' collects some of his best-known solo songs remixed.
Paul McCartney, ‘Flaming Pie Archive Collection': Album Review
Beatles-inspired 1997 LP gets the expanded-reissue treatment, including Macca's wild-ride radio show.
Neil Young, ‘Homegrown': Album Review
Almost 50 years after he recorded it, singer-songwriter's lost masterpiece sounds like an instant classic.
Bob Dylan, ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways': Album Review
First LP of new material in eight years is both a sign of the times and a nostalgic trip through the last century.