Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, for decades, epitomised what was best about American rock n’ roll. Fueled by roots music and by a desire to never compromise with the business sharks around, Petty and the band created innumerable classics. They are one of the greatest…
Top 10 Songs by Neil Young: Canadian El Dorado
February 15, 2025
Neil Young is one of the great self-made men of North American rock n’ roll. A man possessing great self-belief, plenty of talent, and non the most radio-friendly voice, he has crafted a musical legacy like few others.
In truth, being a true blue fan of Neil Young…
Top 10 Songs by The Kinks: A Well Respected Band
February 14, 2025
The Kinks were one of the greatest bands of their time but a little too clever for their own good. Sure, they scored hits. Yes, the songwriting of Ray Davies is both praised and imitated. But lesser British rock n’ roll bands made more money and had more success.
Top 10 Chuck Berry Songs: The Rock n' Roll Rule Book
February 13, 2025
Chuck Berry was the first great songwriter, guitar hero and, to be fair, villain of the Rock n’ Roll Era. And he was happy to play all of those roles. Chuck Berry is one of the greatest artists in rock music history, something that bands like AC/DC or The Beatles…
ZZ Top's 10 Best Songs: Little Ol' Band from Texas
February 12, 2025
ZZ Top always proclaimed that they were just “that little ol’ band from Texas.” But luckily, nobody believed was ever tricked by this kind of modesty. ZZ Top wasn’t just one of the premier blues-rock bands of all time; it was also a tremendously…
Best 10 Songs by The Replacements: Bastards of Eternal Youth
February 11, 2025
The Replacements was the greatest rock band that nearly wasn’t. Exciting and strongly unpredictable, The Mats was a band that tried to self-sabotage itself at every step, yet, thankfully, failed.
It wasn’t just the incredible energy that the band delivered…
The 10 Best Songs by The Allman Brothers Band: One Way Out
February 10, 2025
The Allman Brothers Band brought mystery, skill, and, sadly, a hefty dose of tragedy to American roots rock. In the process, the group helped create Southern rock, as well as thousands of imitators.
But The ABB wasn’t just a group that collected some of the best…
The 10 Best Songs by Nine Inch Nails: The Perfect Drug
February 9, 2025
Nine Inch Nails was, initially, Trent Reznor’s attempt at hijacking rock music. It then turned into something of a bizarre cult. Later, it became a sophisticated industrial-rock experiment.
The Nine Inch Nails story is fascinating. And it’s worth much more…
Top 10 Songs by Elvis Costello: On the Beat!
February 8, 2025
Elvis Costello was, for a long time, a sophisticated musician living in incognito. He was supposed to be a punk rocker, after all. And while there’s plenty of anger captured in most of his early songs, Costello’s ability as a songwriter and arranger far exceeded…