The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Shines Brightly on Its Golden Anniversary
A tale of UK Mod culture and failed dreams, Quadrophenia is easily the Who’s best album, and perhaps, it’s the best rock opera ever.
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Survival and Serendipity: An Interview with Northern Soul Legend P.P. Arnold
More than 50 years after her last solo album, Northern soul legend P.P. Arnold returns with a magnum opus produced by Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock. Arnold discusses this and her long musical history working with the likes of the Small Faces, Ike & Tina Turner, and the Rolling Stones.
Believe the Hype: Paul Gorman’s Story of Style Bible ‘The Face’
Pop culture in the Thatcher/Reagan years and beyond, all photographed beautifully and polished to a high sheen. Paul Gorman guides us through the A-List parties and the corporate takeovers of 24 years of The Face.
Mercury in Retrograde: An Interview with Former Brian Jonestown Massacre Jester Joel Gion
He is best known as the comical, tambourine-banging jester for the Brian Jonestown Massacre. Now, after a few quiet all-by-himself albums, Joel Gion gets a band together to launch the next big chapter of his career.
Various Artists: Millions Like Us: The Story of the Mod Revival 1977-1989
The resurgent mod scene of the late 1970s gets its due.
The Who: Quadrophenia Live in London
The Who, however it survives, repeats that that youthful concerns and ideals matter, no matter how long the band or we endure.
The Marvelous Beauhunks: Scud EP
These five songs are gems and leave one wanting to hear what may come next.