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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.
45 Years Ago: Eric Carmen Somehow Completes a Deeply Personal Masterpiece
Former Raspberries frontman discusses difficult birth of 'Boats Against the Current.'
25 Great Drum and Vocal Breakdowns
Sometimes, to amp up a song, you have to pare things back.
Van Halen Tried to Patch Themselves Together on ‘It’s About Time’
Song sounded like all was well with the band, but disaster was just around the corner.
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Presence’ at 45: Every Song Covered
A look at other artists' interpretations of the tracks found on the band's seventh album.
A Firm Defense of the Firm’s Underrated LP ‘Mean Business’
Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers' second collaborative record is better than critics remember.
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.