The Single that Broke the Beatles in America
There are many reasons why “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was The Beatles’ first American smash. Dig into what makes the record irresistible.
15 Bands Following in The Beatles’ Footsteps
From The Byrds to Cheap Trick to The Flaming Lips and XTC, these Beatlesque bands share many qualities with the Fab Four.
31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed
From The Pretty Things to Frank Zappa to Janelle Monae to Beyonce, these artists have had stories to tell and they’ve done it in these concept albums.
Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.
Magical Mystery Tour: Some “Mysteries” Solved
“Magical Mystery Tour” was a rare misstep by the Beatles. But the music saved the project from becoming a total bust. Here’s how it went down.