John Mellencamp’s American Fool: Snarky Guitar With Straightforward Truths
John “Cougar” Mellencamp had some success before in his career but the landmark ‘80s album “American Fool” is what made him a bona fide rock star. It really did “hurt so good.”
Country Joe & The Fish: Riding Waves of Electrical Sound
Joe McDonald’s affair with Janis Joplin was brief but his contributions to pop have lasted a long time because of tunes such as “Thursday,” “Death Sound Blues,” and “Rock and Soul Music.”
Countdown to Ecstasy Indeed: Steely Dan’s Studio Albums
Steely Dan expert Anthony Robustelli has nice things to say (and unique insights) about all their studio albums but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have his personal preferences.
The Easiest Way to Define Classic Rock
Media Experts have used plenty of methods to nail down exactly “what” constitutes Classic Rock, including the years and the artists. But we’ve sussed it down to one simple component: The 8-Track Tape.
More Than Fantastic! The Top 10 Albums of Elton John
“Madman Across the Water,” “Honky Chateau” and his big self-titled debut have left their mark on the rock pop landscape. As his farewell tour rolls on, this list of Elton’s 10 best albums are a great summary of his career.