“Sign O’ The Times”: Double the Prince Pleasure
After ditching The Revolution, Prince had a LOT of ideas. Maybe too many. But he turned them into this under-appreciated project.
10 Albums for 4/20 Besides “Dark Side of the Moon”
The Stones, The Doors, and Steely Dan each have at least one album fit for this unofficial holiday.
Remembering Elton John’s “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player”
With so many hit albums in the 1970s, Elton John’s “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player” doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves.
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.
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.