The Iron Maiden
Sean MurphyAs far as I'm concerned, this was Margaret Thatcher's finest work. (And yes that is both a political and artistic statement.) The ever-reliable Charles Pierce puts things succinctly in perspective,…
Ten Songs From 1967 That Shaped Prog-Rock
1. "Heroes and Villains", The Beach Boys What has tended to get lost or forgotten in the shuffle of sensationalistic trivia (of the infamously aborted SMiLE sessions) is that Wilson…
1967 and the Prog-Rock Progenitors*
Progressive rock reached its full potential in the ‘70s, but its roots trace back to the previous decade. While an attempt to determine when and with whom prog-rock formally originated…
12/12/12: 12 Songs for the Apocalypse
It's not the end of the world, and I feel fine. But if it was, I would want all these songs to accompany me as we spiraled down the metaphysical…
Why Not Pink Floyd? (Revisited)
The Pink Floyd Discovery Studio Album Box Set I. See Saw I have recently listened to every single song from every single Pink Floyd album, so you don’t have to.…
Keep on Baracking in the Free World: 10 Songs for 4 (More) Years
1. Now's The Time. Because, you know, it is. 2. Focus on Sanity No further comment necessary. Thank you America!!! 3. II B.S. His name is CHOLLY MINGUS and I…
The 30th Anniversary Of A Digital Dinosaur: An Appreciation
Wow, look who turned 30 this week! Our beloved (and/or quaint, prehistoric, irrelevant) CD player was "born" in 1982, right around the time video killed the radio star (allegedly). Pretty interesting…
The Wisdom of Crowds: A Celebration of Humanity via YouTube (Revisited)
Everyone knows YouTube is the best shortcut to favorite, as well as forgotten video clips. And while it is well worth recognizing, and celebrating, the millions of anonymous DJs out…
The Great Gig In The Sky: An Appreciation of Rick Wright (Revisited)
Back when Pink Floyd was the first band in space, they remained mysterious, and cool, by being invisible. For being one of the biggest rock groups in the world all…
The 25 Best Progressive Rock Songs of All Time: Part Five (Revisited)
If you did not catch this series last year, the five-part exploration of the 25 "best" Prog Rock songs of all time has been been reposted during the past week.…