Discover the story behind the iconic outlaw album, the inspiration, the cover & the hits. But did they score bullseye or a misfire? Here’s my take on Desperado.
Deciphering Kate Bush’s ‘Cloudbusting’: A Family Tale of Science & Emotion
“I still dream of Orgonon,” sings Kate Bush at the opening of “Cloudbusting” from her 1985 album, ‘The Hounds of Love.’ I’ve cherished this song since its release, yet I’ve always wondered about its subject matter. Was it simply about ‘cloud busting,’ or did it hold a deeper meaning? Like any Kate Bush song, the […]
Phil Spector’s Christmas Gift That Keeps on Giving
Unwrapping Phil Spector’s timeless Christmas gift of music, a holiday tradition that still shines amid the backdrop of history.
Circling Greatness: The Iconic Songwriters Behind Tom Rush’s ‘The Circle Game
Explore the timeless songs of ‘The Circle Game’ album and discover the early musical journeys of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Jackson Browne.
Dark Side of the Moon Redux – Roger Achieves the Unthinkable
“The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime. You shuffle in the gloom of the sick room, And talk to yourself as you die”, states Roger Waters as the opening beats of ‘Speak to Me’ fade in. From the start of ths Dark Side of […]
Synchronicity – the Police fall out of Sync in the Sunshine
In 5 years The Police had gone from broke musicians to kings of the world. All they needed now was another hit album. If only they were talking to each other…