Those Soul-Tastic James Brown Song Titles

Over 4 decades between his first and last chart entries, the “Godfather of Soul” helped define the times during the ’60s and ’70s.

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Jethro Tull—’Aqualung’: The Ultimate Concept Album

It proved successful, with the rock press heralding the album for its variety, seriousness and the unmatched musicianship.

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Steely Dan ‘The Royal Scam’: Rock on a Grand Scale

The 1976 LP proved divisive, augmenting the leaner ensemble core of prior albums with more aggressive ensemble arrangements.

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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: Real-Life Jersey Boys Still at It

The inspiration of the original Jersey Boys was born on May 3, 1934. They’re doing “The Last Encores” tour.

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13 Classic Triple Albums: When Rockers Expanded the Limits

In the classic rock era, some of the greatest artists expanded the limits of what was being released on vinyl. We look back at some of the best 3-LP sets.

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‘Stax Does the Beatles’ Compilation Gets Reissue; Stars Speak

“I was moved by the Beatles,” Booker T. Jones said. “I thought they were doing really great things. Their records didn’t sound alike ever.”

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Top Albums of May 1981: We Were in Paradise

MTV was still 3 months away as 2 huge albums from AC/DC were joined at the top by LPs from Styx, The Who, Steve Winwood and REO Speedwagon.

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Eagles Issue ‘One of These Nights’ Deluxe Edition

The set features a 2025 mix of the band’s chart-topping LP along with a previously unreleased full live show recorded at Anaheim Stadium on September 28, 1975.

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Musician Deaths of 2026

Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us this year. We pay our respects.

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Boxing, the Sweet Science, in 15 Songs

It should come as no surprise that boxing has inspired the songs, some factual, others fictional, about the sport and its practitioners.

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