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Rush – “The Camera Eye”

In 1981, Rush had planned to release a live album, but riding a wave of good vibes & inspiration, they changed their minds and decided to record an album of new material instead.  It turned…Read more

5 More Favorite Guitar Solos

Back on Episode 25, we listened to 5 of my favorite guitar solos; here on Episode 125, we revisit that idea and listen to some more great guitar moments. As before, I’m not saying these…Read more

Bangles – “Tell Me”

The "Paisley Underground" scene birthed a lot of great bands in the '80's, but few went on to be as commercially successful as the Bangles. That success came with a price, as they were pulled…Read more

Tom Petty – “I Need To Know”

At the time they released their 2nd album in 1978, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers were a struggling band hoping to break through. They had plenty to prove, and there was still a punky edge…Read more

The Temptations – “Papa Was A Rolling Stone”

Norman Whitfield turned The Temptations from a typical Motown vocal group into Psychedelic Soul pioneers. Their collaboration reached its zenith with "Papa Was A Rolling Stone", a dark, atmospheric, orchestral showcase for both the Temptations and…Read more

Searching for Gold, Finding “Nuggets”

Perhaps the most influential compilation album of all time, the original Nuggets album was lovingly assembled by guitarist/author Lenny Kaye in 1972. Collecting some of the greatest psychedelic garage rock onto one collection was no…Read more
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