No Pretense: The Pretenders’ 2018 Tour
In concert, Chrissie Hynde and company don’t disappoint; at a recent concert, their set sampled from the in-your-face punk of the first album through the wiser-but-edgy latest release “Alone.” The Pretenders are as fearless as ever.
Genesis’ Turning Point: “A Trick of the Tail”
When Peter Gabriel departed, Phil Collins took over the vocals, making this 1976 album a major turning point for Genesis.
A Song of Praise for Bob Dylan’s “The Bootleg Series Vol. 13: Trouble No More 1979-1981”
Admittedly, some hated it but maybe we need to rethink Bob Dylan’s most controversial period.
Nothing Petty About His Appeal
From his first album to his last, Tom Petty had a gut-level feel for the human condition that most songwriters would envy.
Calling “Schoolhouse Rock.” We Need You!
Among its many charms, “Schoolhouse Rock” taught us what it means to be a citizen. We might be missing this more than we know.