Paul McCartney’s “Run Devil Run”: A Return to His Roots
After his wife Linda’s death, Paul McCartney found that the roots rock of her home country of America helped ease his pain — and reignite his love of music. “Run Devil Run” remains one of his most raw works.
Velvet Underground and “The Matrix Tapes”
Fifty years later, a deluxe vinyl reissue of Velvet Underground’s “The Matrix Tapes” highlights the peculiar genius of Lou Reed and company.
XTC’s “Apple Venus” at 20
Down to just two members, XTC pulled off a remarkable project with “Apple Venus, Vol. 1” now celebrating two decades.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: 50 Years On
In a new book, Pete Doggett outlines the complex career of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
“McGear” – Two McCartneys, No Waiting
It’s not easy being a Beatle brother. But there was a time when Mike and Paul worked together on the interesting 1974 project, “McGear.”