The observations of an aging man, both curmudgeonly and occasionally hopeful.
New Album Review: John Mellencamp- Strictly A One-Eyed Jack
New Album Review: The Lumineers- Brightside
A less-is-more approach hearkens back to the spirit of their breakout a decade earlier.
New Album Review: Elvis Costello & The Imposters- The Boy Named If
A masterful and joyous late-career triumph from one of today's most fertile rock legends.
New Album Review: The Weeknd- Dawn FM
The After Hours follow-up is an emotional, moody, and alluring thrill ride.
Fifty Best Albums of 2021: Part II
Bands like The Killers & Foo Fighters keep rock front and center in Part II, but solo acts like Brandi Carlile and Yola pose a threat.
Fifty Best Albums of 2021: Part I
Part I of our best 2021 LPs is dominated by rock bands like The Wallflowers, Kings of Leon, The War On Drugs, My Morning Jacket, and Walk the Moon.
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