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The Top 10 Songs by The Band
April 8, 2025
The Band suffered little in the way of self-confidence, hence the gutsy name. In fairness, this was an already legendary musical combo that had backed Bob Dylan for years by the time it recorded its legendary debut album. Yes, The Band is one of the greatest bands of all…
Darker Lighter and Julez and the Rollerz Reviewed
April 7, 2025
Darker Lighter – Open Up, Sunshine
Rock n’ roll was all about rebellion. Well, up until a few years back. It’s mostly about selling t-shirts and light beer now. And with such concerns so pressing at the moment, let’s remember why we’re all here…
The Top 10 Songs by Warren Zevon: Excitable Boy!
April 6, 2025
Warren Zevon, early in his life, faced with the choice between of becoming a genius or a smart ass chose the latter. But his songwriting, naturally, blended the two. Colorful language, excellent playing and endless gallows humor flesh out his songs. Warren Zevon is one of…
The Top 10 Songs by Toto: Hold the Line
April 3, 2025
Toto’s band members were professional musicians who, in a studio environment, were able and willing to take on everyone. They played on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” They had numerous 1980s hits of their own. And, despite some critics’…
Hannah Busse and Superunknown Reviewed
March 31, 2025
Hannah Busse (feat. Coliér McNair) – Fight to Live Another Day
Hannah Busse, with help from Coliér McNair, does the most dangerous thing that you can when it comes to a modern song – they tell the truth about things we like to deceive ourselves. Sure, the…
The Top 10 Songs by Mott the Hoople
March 31, 2025
Mott the Hoople was a little too smart, a little too eclectic and had the good and bad fortune of their biggest hit, “All the Young Dudes,” being a little too big. Some people may only know this group from that one song. But they’re in for a treat! Mott the…
Janis Joplin sang the blues like no other. Her performances were burningly intense, and her flamboyance made her a hit with hippie audiences. Like Jimi Hendrix or Jim Morrison, she died too young. But by this point, she was rightfully regarded as one of the most legendary…
Top 10 Songs by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
March 29, 2025
Joan Jett bet everything on a guitar and on the pure love of rock n’ roll. And it worked! Despite personal hardships and frequent fashion changes in the music world, the singer/guitarist’s reputation has always remained the same. The rebellious Joan Jett &…
Top 10 Songs by Uriah Heep: Very Heavy, Plenty of Rumble
March 28, 2025
Uriah Heep was one of the many 1970s hard-rock bands that entertained dreams of becoming “The New Led Zeppelin” while playing their brand of heavy guitar music on stages across the world. But Uriah Heep was one of the few who made those dreams a reality. These…