Peter Jesperson’s ‘Euphoric Recall’ Remembers His Wild Years with the Replacements
In Euphoric Recall, the Replacements’ manager Peter Jesperson is often as drunk as the band is, little more in control of their careening path than they are.
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R.E.M. Reissue Two Late-Period Albums on Vinyl
Two of R.E.M.’s less-celebrated albums get the vinyl reissue treatment. Are they really as non-essential as many fans claim?
The 10 Most Memorable Non-Smash Hit Singles of 1984
A singular confluence of classic rock, New Wave, and indie rock experimentation made 1984 a captivating musical brew. All but two cracked the Billboard Top 40.
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Explore the World Through ‘Endless Rooms’
By weaving in and out of broader and more intimate concerns, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever’s Endless Rooms possesses a wide scope that ties together.
Barenaked Ladies Start Strong But Fade Fast on ‘Detour de Force’
On their 17th studio album Detour de Force, Barenaked Ladies semi-successfully walk the line between smart adult contemporary and cringey dad rock.
The 10 Best R.E.M. Albums
R.E.M.’s career falls into three periods: the underground I.R.S. Records years, the Warner Bros. “wonder years”, and the post-Bill Berry output.
10 Songs That Will Make You Love R.E.M.
These ten R.E.M. songs will grab your ear instantly or act as gateways to the band’s more idiosyncratic qualities.
The 15 Best Songs of the Replacements
The classic Replacements lineup of Paul Westerberg, brothers Tommy and Bob Stinson, and Chris Mars remain unbeatable. The inhuman streak of Let It Be, Tim, and Pleased to Meet Me are bested by only a few.
The Replacements’ ‘Pleased to Meet Me’ Gets a Deluxe Edition
One of the best rock bands of the 1980s, the Replacements show what alternative rock was all about on Pleased to Meet Me.
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Barenaked Ladies Took Chances Like Never Before on ‘Maroon’ (Track by Track)
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Barenaked Ladies' Maroon, we offer a song by song reflection on why the Canadian group's fifth LP is so triumphant.
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20 Years Ago Barenaked Ladies Found Maturity with ‘Maroon’
Released back in September 2000, Maroon saw Barenaked Ladies confronting adulthood and leaving novelty behind.
Steve Wynn Discusses His New Box Set and Shares “Make It Up to You” (premiere + interview)
Steve Wynn's "Make It Up to You" is taken from a massive 11-CD box set, Decade, arriving in October and features a wealth of previously unreleased material, including demos. "I couldn't stop creating."