“Bat Out of Hell”: Meatloaf’s Mad Masterpiece
“Bat Out of Hell” was a bold, brash mix of rock, pathos, and a sweaty guy in a cheesy tux. We look at this 70s classic.
Third Time’s The Charm: Bands Find Their Groove
By the time of a third album, a band has worked out their studio vibe, their songwriting, and more. Here are a bunch that broke through.
10 Disappointing Follow-Up Albums
Meandering lyrics, drug-induced hazes, the pressure to play “pop star” — just a few things that can saddle a great band after a hit album.
Top 10 Albums that Defined Being a Teen in the ‘80s (Readers’ Choice)
In honor of Michael Jackson’s birthday today, a look at some of the most generation-defining albums of the 80s (his included).
How Good Was Their Final Album?
These bands didn’t know that their last time in the studio was their last time in the studio. We look at four swan songs, planned or not.