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Posted July 7, 20201 Comment Music Biz

Why Rock Has Rolled Out of Town

If you’re a Rock N’ Roll fan, you know what I’m talking about. The thought has likely crossed your mind. The thought has been on my mind for years now. … Continue Reading Why Rock Has Rolled Out of Town

Posted June 28, 2020 Albums/Songs

Masterpiece Albums: “Who’s Next”

Masterpiece albums. How many bands and artists have them? Not that many I suppose. The great ones usually do. For some of the greats, there’s even debate over what their … Continue Reading Masterpiece Albums: “Who’s Next”

Posted June 23, 2020 Bands/Artists

“What if” Series: The Police

My first “What if” series focused on the great Led Zeppelin and examined the what-could-have-beens of their future had the band not broken up. Today’s study features both differences and … Continue Reading “What if” Series: The Police

Posted June 18, 20201 Comment Bands/Artists

“What if” Series: Led Zeppelin

Life is full of “What if’s.” Sometimes they make us curious. Sometimes we’re relieved the “what if” didn’t happen. Sometimes we just don’t dwell on it at all. The Rock … Continue Reading “What if” Series: Led Zeppelin

Posted June 11, 2020 Bands/Artists

Samiam: The Band That Never Broke

“Break” is an interesting word. Attach it to words like ‘Spring’ or ‘Summer’ and it’s a good thing. Attach it to words like ‘arm’ or ‘leg’ and not so much. … Continue Reading Samiam: The Band That Never Broke

Featured Album of the Week

AC/DC – Back In Black -1980

There’s been some talk regarding the ol’ Aussie rockers of late as next month they’re releasing their first new studio album in years. They’ve put the core lineup back together (sans the late Malcolm Young) and it’s generated a bit of buzz.

It’s also got folks talking about the 40th anniversary of their greatest album, Back In Black.

Released one year after the tragic death of their charismatic front man Bon Scott, and one year on the heels of what was their best album at the time, 1979’s Highway To Hell, Back In Black was a game-changer.

With a track listing including Hells Bells, Shoot To Thrill, You Shook Me All Night Long, the title track, and a handful of other good tunes, Back In Black almost plays like a greatest hits album.

One of the knocks on AC/DC is all their stuff sounds the same. There’s no denying their sound is distinctive, and yes I’ll admit, it’s a pretty similar formula from one album to the next, but Back In Black was an album where it all just clicked. A true classic rock n’ roll album. It was certainly their masterpiece offering. It still holds up today.