 Oasis: (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?By
JBev
The recent news that the brothers Gallagher had severed ties, yet again, got this reviewer to thinking about the time when Oasis was known for more than just bickering and onstage meltdowns.  Squeeze: East Side StoryBy
JBev
Those who are unaware might think of Squeeze as one-hit wonders. But there was a time when the group’s songwriting duo was considered their generation’s Lennon and McCartney.  Traveling Wilburys: Vol. 3By
JBev
After the runaway success of their first collaboration in 1988, the Traveling Wilburys decided to carry on in 1990, after the death of Roy Orbison, with a second collection of music.  Aimee Mann: Bachelor No. 2By
JBev
When it was released in 2000, the critical acclaim for Bachelor No. 2 was immediate and fawning. Now, 10 years after the fact, it’s a perfect time to look back at Mann’s opus, via a song-by-song review.  Silver Apples Still SparkleBy
Brian Castleberry
In 1968, far from the long-hair tent, artists like the Velvet Underground and the often-forgotten Silver Apples were pushing the envelope of rock music in artier, and far more dangerous, directions.  The Waterboys Fisherman’s BluesBy
Douglas Newman
Fisherman’s Blues, released in 1988, divided Waterboys’ fans into two camps: one that embraced the band’s foray into a more traditional Irish sound, and one that was hoping for more “Big Music” anthems.  Yo La Tengo’s Heart Beats as OneBy
Douglas Newman
Yo La Tengo can dazzle with simple pop tunes or attack with feedback-laden ragers. Like Sonic Youth with a sweet tooth, the band commands both ends of the volume spectrum. Their sprawling 1997 album, I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One, introduced them to a wider audience and stands as the trio’s magnum opus. 
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