Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.
A “Model” Album from Elvis Costello
“Pump It Up” and “Lipstick Vogue” reveal Elvis Costello’s songwriting skills had reached a higher level. His then-new band, The Attractions, also helped kick it up a few notches.
The Crooked Path to Badfinger’s “Straight Up”
Geoff Emerick, George Harrison, and Todd Rundgren all had a hand in the extended production of this 1971 album.
How “Sgt. Pepper” Got Its Cover
What was the real inspiration for the cover art of the Beatles’ album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”? Here’s another theory.
