Great Albums

They say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but what about album cover art?  Musicians often pour as much of themselves into cover images as they do into their …

Bob Dylan’s Desire album is a prime example of him at the height of his genius. It highlights that he’s one of the most prolific, controversial, and long-lasting songwriters of …

Johnny Mathis released the first greatest hits album, Johnny’s Greatest Hits, in 1958. It spent three weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Pop LP Chart.  Now, it’s common for artists to …

If you think you love great music, we’re here to test that theory!  Of course, opinions on what great music is can be subjective. What one person thinks is great, …

Whether or not you’ve seen the movie, you’ll want to check out the Joe Dirt soundtrack.  The classic rock collection boasts excellent songs from solid musicians. We’ll walk you through …

The era-encapsulating Blow soundtrack is classic rock gold. It captures the sensibility of the film and the decades in which it takes place.  Director Ted Demme paid great attention to …

The greatest Southern Rock albums are American treasures. They paint a 70s imagery of rock but aren’t contained to that decade.  They vary in subject matter, from simple booze tunes …

Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks is considered one of the most impactful albums in music history. It’s inspired countless musicians since its release in 1968.  The eight songs recorded for the …

Blood on the Tracks is one of Bob Dylan’s most acclaimed and beloved albums. It’s a haunting portrait of his personal and musical lives coming together.  The record featured one …

Bruce Springsteen’s first album wasn’t the one that made him a star. That would take another two years.  In hindsight, though, that debut record shows more than a glimmer of …