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.
Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.
Magical Mystery Tour: Some “Mysteries” Solved
“Magical Mystery Tour” was a rare misstep by the Beatles. But the music saved the project from becoming a total bust. Here’s how it went down.
Making “I Me Mine”
Given the cumulative frustration George Harrison must have been feeling at the time, is it any wonder he wrote “I Me Mine” as The Beatles neared their end? Here’s how the track came to be…
The Beatles, Beethoven, and “Because”
Beethoven and Yoko had a huge impact on this under-appreciated Beatles tune. We break it down.