“Got To Keep On” by the Chemical Brothers

An excellent psychedelic club banger.

Radiohead's "In Rainbows" Changed Music Forever

Is this the most influential album release ever?

“Bleach” by Nirvana

A grunge masterpiece turns 35.

“Turn Me On” by Kevin Lyttle

You got me goin' craazzzyyyy.

9 New Releases You Need to Listen To (June 2024)

All new, all great listens.

“Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones

A very fun (and very 80s) Stones cut.

My 40 Favorite Music Videos of All Time

10 of the best from the 80s.

“Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen

The Boss's commercial peak turns 40.

“Bang a Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex

One of the coolest songs ever recorded.

“Ill Communication” by the Beastie Boys

A Beastie Boys classic turns 30.

Bob Marley & the Wailers: Every Studio Album, Ranked

Discussing every record from this legendary group.

“Private Dancer” by Tina Turner

A peerless comeback album turns 40.

“Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” by Phoenix

A seriously underrated, effortlessly cool LP.

“Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa

A glittering nu-disco delight.

“The Boss” by Diana Ross

A near-perfect disco LP turns 45.

“Diamonds Dogs” by David Bowie

Full-on Bowie paranoia turns 50.

“The Collective” by Kim Gordon

Incisive, head-spinning art.

“U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer

Duuhhhh-duh-duh-duh. Duh-DUH. Duh-DUH!

“Igor” by Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator’s engrossing artistic breakthrough.

“Tyla” by Tyla

Among 2024’s most impressive debuts.

“Songs From the Big Chair” by Tears for Fears

My absolute favorite 80s album.

“Empire Burlesque” by Bob Dylan

A misunderstood gem in Dylan's catalog.

“Paid in Full” by Eric B. & Rakim

A foundational hip-hop text.

“The Age of Consent” by Bronski Beat

A poignant synth-pop extravaganza.

“Tracy Chapman” by Tracy Chapman

One of the greatest folk albums ever.

“We Found Love” by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

An absolute unit of a pop hit

“The Stone Roses” by The Stone Roses

The birth of Madchester turns 35.

“Standing on the Verge of Getting it On” by Funkadelic

A P-funk classic turns 50.

“Shout” by the Isley Brothers

The granddaddy of all R&B party jams.

“Full Moon Fever” by Tom Petty

This late-80s gem turns 35.