America “Ventura Highway” (1972)
Prince of thieves: how Prince stole his most iconic two words - purple rain - from America's Ventura Highway... Read More
Jackson Browne “Daddy’s Tune” (1976)
A Jackson Browne classic "Daddy's Tune" and a tribute to all dads - on Father's Day or any day.... 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
Rockpile “Heart”
What band/artist not only had the best debut album, but arguably never produced another one as good throughout long careers to follow? A lot of interesting possibilities but I’m going with the following list (in no particular order): The Cars, Boston, Pearl Jam, The Police, Joe Jackson, The Go-Go’s, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, B-52’s, The...... Read More