Great Albums

Progressive rock became wildly popular in the 60s and 70s, with some albums perfectly encapsulating the genre.  But what does it take to qualify among the best of the best? …

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 …