Rob Smith
15 Great Rock Albums That Need to Be Rereleased on Vinyl
These LPs are begging for the 180g treatment.
How Bruce Springsteen Learned to Love Arenas for His 1984 Tour
A reluctant Boss agrees to play stadiums in the wake of his biggest album's success.
88 Facts About the Summer of 1988
A look back at the music, films, news, and pop culture that made the summer of 1988 a unique season in history.
Extreme, ‘Six': Album Review
First album in 15 years from Boston rockers makes up for lost time.
40 Years Ago: Elton John Roars Back With ‘Too Low for Zero’
First, he had to reconnect with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin and his classic-era band.
50 Years Ago: Funkadelic Serves Up a Hot ‘Cosmic Slop’
George Clinton's band fit a broad vision into shorter songs, coming up with a classic.
Winger, ‘Seven': Album Review
Thirty-five years after debut, New York hard rockers, original lineup still intact, return with seventh LP.
40 Years Ago: How Krokus’ Slow Climb Influenced ‘Headhunter’
Why they never achieved the multiplatinum heights of Scorpions or Quiet Riot is a mystery.
Why Heart’s ‘Magazine’ Was Originally Released Against Their Will
The band were later allowed to finish the record, but their label sent armed security guards to the studio.
40 Years Ago: The Tubes Clean Up Their ‘She’s a Beauty’ Video
They wanted a freak show, they wanted boobs. They got a sanitized carnival ride.
40 Years Ago: The Tubes Go ‘Outside Inside’ for Their Biggest LP
With David Foster producing, San Francisco art rockers created their biggest album and hit single, "She's a Beauty."
45 Years Ago: REO Speedwagon Breaks Through With ‘Tuna Fish’
They'd established a fan base between coasts but had been largely ignored in hotspots like New York or Los Angeles.