What GET BACK reveals about the Beatles
Peter Jackson's restoration of The Beatles' infamous Get Back/Let it Be recordings is, put simply, the holy grail of Fab Four Lore...
The Boxer is a song about being conned
The Boxer is one of pop music's greatest songs. It is also terribly unappreciated for how lyrically brilliant it is. Let's examine the words of the song and see how cleverly it plays us all for fools...
Lady Gaga’s discography is totally out of order
Lady Gaga's five-album discography tells the story of a singer ascending to superstardom, suffering a misfire, and then bouncing back in a big way. It's also completely out of order...
Thirty years ago music fans said “Nevermind” to Michael Jackson
1991 marked a musical turning point, the overproduced sounds of Michael Jackson's Dangerous were rejected in favor of the raw and unfiltered music of Nirvana.
On Queen’s The Miracle, and the importance of track ordering
Can re-arranging the tracks on Queen's The Miracle album make a difference?
50 years ago, McCartney dropped “Lennon” and went solo…
Paul McCartney's first album was mired with controversy. Let's look back on the beginning of the ex-Beatles fifty year (and counting) solo career, 50 years later...
YOUR official Christmas 2019 LISTENING Guide
his year's Christmas music recommendation is dedicated entirely to a band you've probably never heard of. Over the Rhine's Christmas albums are nowhere as famous as the works of Dean Martin or Bing Crosby, but for those who want a change of pace, they offer something truly tremendous...
Spooky Rock Jukebox: Halloween Playlist 2019
Get in the Halloween spirit with Ethan's selection of music choices...
The secret to Weird Al’s genius…
Weird Al has been going strong for decades. He's parodied everyone from Michael Jackson to Coolio to Nirvana to Chamillionaire with no signs of slowing down. How has he managed to remain such an icon for so long? The secret is simple...
Fifty Years ago Johnny Cash did Folsom Prison…
2018 marks the fifty year anniversary of one of music's greatest and most influential live concerts. In 1968 Johnny Cash put on his best black suit, stepped inside the walls of the prison his song made famous, and entertained a room full of hardened criminals. Magic followed...
YOUR official Christmas 2017 LISTENING Guide
It's time to dust off those old records and turn on those old favorites, because it's Christmas time! Here are my picks for the best Christmas albums to enjoy this holiday season!
On Sam and Sun and the nativity scene of rock and roll
A look back at one of the grandfathers of rock and roll. A man famous for his work behind the men who helped define the sound of a generation: Sam Phillips.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1976-Tomorrow)
Cult of Whatever continues looking back on the life and career of Elvis Presley, 40 years after his death. We conclude with the years 1976-1977 and his legacy thereafter.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1973-1975)
Cult of Whatever continues reflecting on Elvis Presley, 40 years after his death. This month we examine the euphoric peak of the Aloha concert and the lows that followed.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1971-1972)
Cult of Whatever continues its look back on the life and career of Elvis Presley, 40 years after his death. This month examines the tumultuous years of 1971-1972.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1969-70)
Cult of Whatever continues its look-back on Elvis's life and career, 40 years after his death. Up next is 1969-1970 and his big return to superstardom.
BAD is Michael Jackson’s best album. Period.
Thirty years ago today, Michael Jackson released the follow-up to his "greatest" album. BAD is not just a follow-up, though. It's Michael Jackson's "best" album.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1968)
Cult of Whatever continues its look back on the life and career of Elvis Presley, 40 years after his death. Up next is a peak inside the "comeback" year of 1968!
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1965-1967)
Cult of Whatever continues its look-back on the life and career of Elvis Presley, 40 years after his death. Part Six looks back on the doldrums of the mid-60's.
Elvis’s 40 Year Reign (1963-1964)
1963-1964 brought great change to popular music, but for the first time since he burst onto the scene, Elvis was not at the forefront. He was barely visible...
