Ten Classic College Radio Albums
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Sep 13, 2023 by Daniel de Visé
In this third entry in my era-themed AllMusic series, I list ten great albums of the college radio years.
Thirteen New Wave Album Classics
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May 04, 2023 by Daniel de Visé
In this second entry to my era-themed AllMusic series, I name 13 classics of the New Wave years.
Twelve Classic Albums of the Late British Invasion
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Jan 19, 2023 by Daniel de Visé
In the first of a series of era-themed AllMusic pieces, I name a dozen great albums from the latter years of the British Invasion.
Like a Rolling Stone: A Memoir
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Sep 08, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
My review of Jann Wenner's engaging new memoir.
Revisiting Robert Pollard and Guided By Voices
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Aug 17, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
I choose my six favorite albums from the vast discography of Pollard & co., and Pollard chooses his.
The Church of Baseball
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Jul 27, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
My review of Ron Shelton's book on Bull Durham, his landmark baseball rom-com.
Five books that shaped my record collection
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Jul 27, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
A guest post for Shepherd, a new book-curation website.
In Defense of Jethro Tull
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Jul 12, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
Revisiting the best work of Ian Anderson's ever-evolving and much-maligned prog-folk band.
Rumor and Sigh: An Appreciation of Richard Thompson's Solo Albums
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Jun 24, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
Sir Richard's first solo album, the marvelous Henry the Human Fly, turns fifty this month.
Long Train Runnin': My Story of "Our Story of the Doobie Brothers"
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Jun 06, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
The Doobies look back after half a century.
Only a Memory
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May 12, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
Revisiting the old-school rock 'n roll of Marshall Crenshaw and the Smithereens.
Corporate Rock Sucks
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May 06, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
A new biography tells the story of a punk-rock Sam Phillips.
The Kinks, Rekonsidered
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Mar 25, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
Revisiting those early "K" albums from the Kinks.
Savage Journey
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Mar 21, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
How Hunter S. Thompson became Raoul Duke, and vice-versa.
Beyond Rumours: Building a Fleetwood Mac Record Collection
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Feb 15, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
Here are some great Fleetwood Mac LPs to expand your collection beyond Rumours.
The Hag, by Marc Eliot
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Jan 24, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
Veteran biographer Marc Eliot gives us the first independent biography of country legend Merle Haggard.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones
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Jan 13, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
Five overlooked classics from the Rolling Stones' album discography.
The Ultimate B.B. King Playlist
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Jan 11, 2022 by Daniel de Visé
A roadmap to B.B. King's classic early sides.
End-of-year Plaudits!
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Dec 18, 2021 by Daniel de Visé
King of the Blues lands on some prestigious year-end lists and "longlists" for a prestigious award.
The Storyteller, by Dave Grohl
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Nov 29, 2021 by Daniel de Visé
This pleasant recollection from the affable rocker is light on revelations.