Colorful and fun. Provocative, melodramatic and insatiable. Popular music's best attributes were in peak form in 1984, and our new retro series relives the very best moments.
A 1984 Retrospective: Introduction
New Album Review: Foster the People- Paradise State of Mind
Foster the People's first LP in seven years parlays challenging issues into disco-tinged, bopping euphoria.
The 706 Albums Digest: May 2024, Part II
More marvelous music from The Mavericks, plus solid sets from Billie, The Avetts, and Lenny.
The 706 Albums Digest: March 2024, Part I
A monstrous month of new releases got underway with anticipated returns from the Crowes, Bleachers, Ari, Kacey, and JT.
The 706 Albums Digest: November 2023
Stapleton, Garth and CWK return, Buffett bids a final farewell, and Dolly goes full-on rock & roll.
From the Jukebox: Michael Jackson- “Thriller”, 1983
Halloween, and the entire history of pop music, just wouldn't be the same without Michael Jackson's iconic horror anthem.
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