The Timeless Charms of “Otis Blue”
Otis Redding’s voice conveys both pain and hope on this seminal album which never gets old.
“Here Are the Sonics”: No Room for Fussing Around
The Sonics’ debut followed one rock n’ roll formula and that formula worked.
“Rubber Soul” Is for Lovers
Author John Kruth talks about one Beatles masterpiece and his changing Fab Four allegiances.
“Coney Island Baby”: Another Side of Lou Reed
This 1976 album showed the singer-songwriter in full pop mode, writing about love.
“Draw the Line”: Aerosmith’s Messy Success
This stellar piece of ’70s hard rock had each band member popping into the studio to add his own part.