Classic Rock

The Kinks – “Dead End Street”

"Dead End Street" marked a shift in Ray Davies' songwriting. His songs began to take on a more UK-specific focus.…

2 years ago

Jimi Hendrix/Band Of Gypsys – “Message Of Love”

It's never a recipe for making great art when you're under pressure to deliver an album to a rival record…

2 years ago

Spirit – “Mr. Skin”

Spirit had big ambitions for their 4th album, Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus, but when the album was released, it…

2 years ago

Pete Townshend – “The Sea Refuses No River”

Pete Townshend’s 3rd solo album was a divisive record; many critics called it pretentious, over-thought, and an "ambitious failure".  But…

2 years ago

Fanny – “Cat Fever”

When it comes to boundaries, Fanny faced them all: racial, gender & sexual discrimination were all obstacles that stood in…

2 years ago

Be-Bop Deluxe – “Sleep That Burns”

Guitarist/singer/songwriter Bill Nelson combined Prog Rock, Glam and Art Rock into the unique sound that was Be-Bop Deluxe. They were…

2 years ago

Paul McCartney – “Back On My Feet”

In the late 1980's, Paul McCartney took a shot at writing some songs with Elvis Costello. The ultimate result was…

2 years ago

Black Sabbath – “Spiral Architect”

Black Sabbath were at a standstill when it came time to make their 5th album. The ideas just weren't coming…

2 years ago

Queen – “Somebody To Love”

Queen were at the top of their game and weren’t resting on their laurels when they released “Somebody To Love”…

2 years ago

Ike & Tina Turner – “Nutbush City Limits”

On this episode, we pay a little tribute to the great Tina Turner, with an exploration of the song she…

3 years ago

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