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“Sing Street”: A Musical for Folks Who Don’t Like Musicals
“Sing Street” is one of those cult movies deserving of a Broadway show. While theaters are dark, enjoy the new cast recording.
U2’s “Unforgettable Fire”: A Turning Point
For their fourth album, U2 channeled deeper aspects of both America and their native Ireland. It proved one of their most interesting.
Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed & Delivered” At 50
50 years ago, Stevie Wonder began breaking out of the Motown “box” (literally) with the joyous, surprising “Signed, Sealed & Delivered” album.
Brian Wilson & Van Dyke Parks’ “Orange Crate Art”
When Van Dyke Parks tapped Brian Wilson to collaborate on “Orange Crate Art,” the result was more than memorable. A look at a 25th-anniversary reissue.
Black Producers (Like Tom Wilson) Really Mattered
Tom Wilson was something of a rarity in rock: a black man producing music by white artists like Dylan, Zappa, and Velvet Underground. A look at his career.