Dr. John “Such A Night” (1978)
Whether performed by Dr. John or Mac Rebennack, "Such A Night" from The Last Waltz was unforgettable by any name.... Read More
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “Cumberland Gap” (2017)
Is mainstream success still possible for good bands, such as Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit?... Read More
R.E.M. “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?” (1994)
The change in R.E.M.'s sound on the monster album "Monster" was definitely in the guitar. The meaning of references in its best song, 'What's The Frequency, Kenneth,' are still up for debate.... Read More
Unanswered Questions of Anthony Bourdain
Why did we love Anthony Bourdain? The intriguing contradictions and unanswered questions of a cultural renegade.... Read More
Brandi Carlile “The Joke”
Following the release of 2018's "The Joke" being an opening act was not something Brandi Carlile had to worry about any more.... Read More
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes “I’ve Been Working Too Hard” (1991)
Behind Bruce & E Street, the #2 icon of NJ rock and roll? Southside Johnny & the Jukes, of course (and please don't give me poser Bon Jovi).... Read More
Drive-By Truckers “The Perilous Night”
Both words and music used with powerful force; righteous indignation rarely sounds this good.... Read More
Led Zeppelin “Fool In The Rain”
For one Led Zeppelin song, the sound of rock's most recognizable drummer, John Bonham, was quite unfamiliar... Read More
Creedence Clearwater Revival “Tombstone Shadow”
Creedence Clearwater Revival: among so many incredible things, they're the only hugely successful rock band ever with absolutely no bad songs. Here's one of them, note for note.... Read More
Texas Gentlemen “Habbie Doobie”
The Texas Gentlemen with an irresistibly catchy song and a video that features an armadillo race started by a one-legged girl. Yup, you read that right.... Read More