Three Great Consecutive Musical Albums Released (my list of 20)

The challenge has been accepted, three consecutive studio albums released by artist or band. My top 20 list of consecutive releases. No live or greatest hits allowed. The list of course is very subjective and is absent some major artists, and some remarkable albums. No Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Beach Boys, Grateful Dead or Van … More Three Great Consecutive Musical Albums Released (my list of 20)

How I Learned to Stop Fearing Tales From Topographic Oceans and Love the Album

I love progressive-rock music, but I’ve never connected with Yes’s majestic Tales From Topographic Oceans. The album is hailed in prog-rock circles as one of the most influential albums of all time. The album is 50 years old in 1973, certainly a time for reflection and discussion, and perhaps another chance to fall in love. … More How I Learned to Stop Fearing Tales From Topographic Oceans and Love the Album

Their Satanic Majesties Request: The Rolling Stones’ Answer to Sgt. Pepper?

It was the psychedelic sixties, and for a brief period, rock and roll was hippy, spacey and trippy. Actually, one could say that psychedelic music continued well into the seventies, if you count the offshoot into space-rock, fusion and funk-rock – but who’s counting? My point is that what we commonly refer to “psychedelic rock” … More Their Satanic Majesties Request: The Rolling Stones’ Answer to Sgt. Pepper?

Fresh Music: Discovering Great Music From Yesterday and Today

I try not to be a stick in the mud about my musical preferences, as I’ve been known to happen across some fine artists in categories other than my favorites. Here are a few I’m happy to share. Lizzo, Special (2022) Talk about unexpected surprises! I’d never heard a Lizzo song until I checked out … More Fresh Music: Discovering Great Music From Yesterday and Today

John Mellencamp’s Scarecrow: Rural Electrification (a look back)

Johnny Cougar. What a stupid name. John Cougar Mellencamp. Still a stupid name. Finally, Mellencamp had enough clout to insist on dropping “Cougar” from any version of his name. Mellencamp’s music was always difficult to categorize. The record company wanted another Bruce Springsteen-type pop-rocker. Instead of The Boss, you had Cougar. Just kidding. But not … More John Mellencamp’s Scarecrow: Rural Electrification (a look back)

Joni Mitchell: The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)

Joni Mitchell is releasing her past work in chunks. The Asylum Albums (1972-1975) is the latest of her music to appear. Her first group of studio albums were on Reprise Records, and comprised her first set of remastered albums. The Asylum Albums were released on David Geffen’s Asylum Records, and represents a very commercially successful … More Joni Mitchell: The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)