Essentials: Elvis Presley “Trying To Get To You”
Elvis Presley was the greatest cultural force of the 20th century. Here is a brilliant example of his early work.
Read moreElvis Presley was the greatest cultural force of the 20th century. Here is a brilliant example of his early work.
Read more“Home At Last” is a restrained masterpiece and as the centerpiece of the album Aja it is Steely Dan’s most mature work.
Read moreStinging acid-folk from one of Canada’s best-kept musical secrets, the alter ego of Tom Wilson from Blackie and the Rodeo Kings.
Read moreOn their fifth album, The National fulfilled all the promise of their earlier work, with stronger songs and a surprising execution.
Read moreRoxy Music combined intelligent lyrics with quirky sounds and polished performances that set the standard as the pinnacle of adult-oriented rock.
Read moreIn ‘The Suburbs’ their third album, Arcade Fire created their most sophisticated and ambitious work, replete with string arrangements.
Read moreImitated but never equaled, influential beyond comparison, Cooke was the model for Otis Redding, Brook Benton, Marvin Gaye and countless others.
Read moreOf this album Gillian Welch said, “It’s a little dark and a little vengeful.” And more than a little brilliant, we must add.
Read moreWith Aretha, popular music achieves the status of high art and “A Song For You” is one of her finest, yet overlooked performances.
Read moreIt was January of 1967 when the Beatles conducted a 34-hour marathon that resulted in one of the most influential songs in rock history.
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