"Rhythm Nation" Proves Janet Jackson is a Pop Music Icon
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of this pop and R&B game-changer.
“American Idiot” by Green Day
A watershed moment for punk rock turns 20.
“Big Poppa” by the Notorious B.I.G.
An ultra-smooth seductor.
“Ready to Die” by The Notorious B.I.G.
A genuine 10/10 turns 30.
11 New Releases You Need to Hear Right Now [September 2024]
Behold: A metric ton of outstanding recent releases.
“Bizarre Love Triangle” by New Order
One of the best dance tracks of the 80s.
“Thrust” by Herbie Hancock
A jazz-funk masterclass turns 50.
“Summer Nights” by Rascal Flatts
A feel-good, end-of-summer anthem.
9 Important Album Anniversaries I Missed That Deserve a Celebration
You can't get to everything. Today, I try.
“Summer Nights” by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
A super-sweet summer-themed classic.
12 Classic House Music 12-Inch Records You Should Know
Gotta have house. Music. All night long.
“Slow Train Coming” by Bob Dylan
A watershed moment for a rock legend.
11 New Releases You Need to Hear (August 2024)
So much good music to check out.
“Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man
An exceptional alt-rock groove.
Every U2 Album, Ranked From Worst to Best
The lowdown on the Irish band's studio LPs.
“Fear of Music” by the Talking Heads
A transcendent alternative LP turns 45.
“Saturday in the Park” by Chicago
Chicago's 1972 paean delivers a singalong melody & punchy horns for summer in the city...any city!
"Ride the Lightning" by Metallica
The band's defining album turns 40.
“Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
An all-time hard rock anthem.
Why "Paul's Boutique" Stands Out as the Best Beastie Boys Album
And maybe hip-hop's most influential production masterclass.
“Fulfillingness’ First Finale” by Stevie Wonder
A Stevie Wonder classic turns 50.
“Diamond Life” by Sade
A sublime slice of R&B turns 40.
“Cruel Summer” by Bananarama
But it's actually fun.
Top Disco Remixes: 12 Essential 12-Inch Records You Must Hear
These. Are. The. Good. Times.
“Rust Never Sleeps” by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Neil Young’s forward-thinking masterstroke turns 45.
“Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
A disco stomper of the highest order.
The 20 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)
Ooh-ooohhh, we're halfway there.
“Hell” by James Brown
The best of post-Watergate Mr. Dynamite.
“Baby I’m a Star” by Prince
A "Purple Rain" highlight.
“Purple Rain” by Prince
Dearly beloved, let's celebrate 40 years of greatness.