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James Mason One Mile North Glass Wars John Hills and Mark Bajuk create gorgeous, meditative textures with melodic guitars and restrained synths on One Mile North's Glass Wars. "Parents Arrive" and "Insides" showcase the duo's somber, beautiful sound.

One Mile North: Glass Wars Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Glass Wars by One Mile North released in 2003. Find Glass Wars reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 19h

Julia Jacklin The Gem Recorded live with friends upstairs from its namesake pub, the songwriter's fourth LP is her most easygoing yet, even if still struggling with love.

Julia Jacklin: The Gem Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

The Gem by Julia Jacklin released in 2026. Find The Gem reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 29/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Rush All the World's a Stage Rush's All the World's a Stage captures the trio's raw mid-'70s sound, with heavier live performances of "Bastille Day," "Anthem," "2112," and "By-Tor & the Snow Dog."

Rush: All the World's a Stage Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

All the World's a Stage by Rush released in 1976. Find All the World's a Stage reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 29/09/2026

Leon Bridges Happiness Anytime Teaming with two-thirds of Jungle, the singer puts together his most energetic album, one that stays true to its title. @leonbridges

Leon Bridges: Happiness Anytime Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Happiness Anytime by Leon Bridges released in 2026. Find Happiness Anytime reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 28/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Earth, Wind & Fire Spirit Earth, Wind & Fire followed the success of That's the Way of the World with Spirit, featuring hits like "Getaway" and "On Your Face" while keeping Maurice White's uplifting message intact.

Earth, Wind & Fire: Spirit Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Spirit by Earth, Wind & Fire released in 1976. Find Spirit reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 27/09/2026

Protomartyr Hotel Usona Detroit's most articulate doom-sayers deliver a blistering State of the Union address for a culture in free-fall.

Protomartyr: Hotel Usona Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Hotel Usona by Protomartyr released in 2026. Find Hotel Usona reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 26/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick James Carr The Complete Goldwax Singles James Carr never became a mainstream star, but these 28 tracks show his reputation as one of the greatest deep soul singers was well deserved. His version of “The Dark End of the Street” is genuine, moving, and definitive.

James Carr: The Complete Gold... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

The Complete Goldwax Singles by James Carr released in 2001. Find The Complete Goldwax Singles reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at Al...

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 26/09/2026

Joy Division Eternal Box set with 14 CDs and 2 DVDs collects hours of live material from this incalculably influential post-punk band, some of it never before circulated.

Joy Division: Eternal Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Eternal by Joy Division released in 2026. Find Eternal reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 25/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Abandoned Pools Humanistic A curious culmination of ghostlike voices from the rock & roll ether, Humanistic features dark, hooky songs, overdriven guitar-crunching refrains, highly textured shifty-shuffle rock, and electronic hard rock with elongated riffs.

Abandoned Pools: Humanistic Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Humanistic by Abandoned Pools released in 2001. Find Humanistic reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 25/09/2026

Echo & the Bunnymen Apples for Isaac The band strip their sound down to the basics, gracefully crafting jumpy new wave rockers and warmly melancholic ballads.

Echo & the Bunnymen: Apples f... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Apples for Isaac by Echo & the Bunnymen released in 2026. Find Apples for Isaac reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 24/09/2026

Discover how Bruce Springsteen’s unfinished “Because the Night” became one of Patti Smith’s biggest hits and a defining song of her career.

The Unfinished Springsteen Track That Made Patti Smith a Global Rock Icon

Bruce Springsteen was all over MTV in the 1980s, from videos of his songs “Born in the U.S.A.,” “I’m on Fire” and “Glory Days” (directed by towering film director John Sayles);…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 24/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Nirvana Nevermind Incredibly, the sound of Teen Spirit turns 30 today. Once overplayed and, for a time, too heartbreaking to hear, the album still feels wonderfully alive and powerful.

Nirvana: Nevermind Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Nevermind by Nirvana released in 1991. Find Nevermind reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 24/09/2026

One of rock’s biggest riffs started on a houseboat along the Thames. Here’s how Jimmy Page turned a simple guitar idea into the thunderous sound of “Whole Lotta Love.”

The Story Behind Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" - The Riff That Changed Rock

⁠Few gu‍itar riffs in ro‍ck history are as instantl⁠y‌ recogniz⁠able as the o⁠pening figure of Led Ze‌ppelin's "Who⁠l⁠e L‍otta Love." Built arou‍nd a‌ simple but massive combination…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 23/09/2026

Three of the ’70s’ most enduring rock albums have one thing in common: AllMusic gave them a perfect 5-star rating. Here’s what made Dark Side of the Moon, Rumours, and Led Zeppelin IV so exceptional.

AllMusic Gave These 3 ’70s Classic Rock Albums a Perfect 5 Stars - Here’s What Made Them Special

What do gymnast Nadia Comaneci, baseball pitcher Félix Hernández and tennis player Yaroslava Shvedova all have in common? Each athlete achieved a perfect score in their respective…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 23/09/2026

Kurt Cobain had no idea what “Teen Spirit” meant when he wrote the song. Here’s the strange story behind Nirvana’s defining hit and the prank that inspired its unforgettable title. www.allmusic.com/blog/post/th...

The Definitive Story Behind Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and How Kurt Cobain Accidentally Wro

In early 1991, a commercial by the Mennen Company began appearing on television screens, advertising Teen Spirit antiperspirant — to a young demographic in particular. The tagline…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 23/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Ale Möller / Lena Willemark / Per Gudmundson Frifot Sweden's Lena Willemark and Ale Möller joined multi-instrumentalist Per Gudmundsson for their Frifot debut, blending dazzling musicianship with the Swedish folk revival.

Ale Möller, Lena Willemark, ... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Frifot by Ale Möller, Lena Willemark, Per Gudmundson released in 1999. Find Frifot reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 20/09/2026

Beck Ride Lonesome Capitol / EMI Records Made with the same personnel that crafted Sea Change and Morning Phase, Beck revisits the gorgeous, orchestral sadness of those albums.

Beck: Ride Lonesome Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Ride Lonesome by Beck released in 2026. Find Ride Lonesome reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 17/09/2026

Bring Me the Horizon Count Your Blessings | Repented The 20th anniversary re-recording of the English group's 2006 deathcore debut.

Bring Me the Horizon: Count Y... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Count Your Blessings | Repented by Bring Me the Horizon released in 2026. Find Count Your Blessings | Repented reviews, track lists, credits, award...

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 16/09/2026

How did a trip to Iceland inspire one of Led Zeppelin’s most instantly recognizable songs? Discover the story behind “Immigrant Song” and the Viking imagery that shaped it.

The Story Behind Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song": How a Trip to Iceland Inspired a Rock Class

Fe‍w so‌ngs in rock h‌istory announce th‌e‍mselves quite‍ li‍ke Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant S⁠ong." In b‌arely two and a half minutes, Jimmy Page delivers a relentless‌ guitar‌…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 16/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Herbie Mann Gagaku and Beyond This is easily the strangest record Herbie Mann ever made—and that's saying something. Exotic, yes, but also so stirring and beautifully textured, with rich arrangements and tasteful performances, it's a wonder more recordings weren't modeled on it

Herbie Mann: Gagaku and Beyond Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Gagaku and Beyond by Herbie Mann released in 1976. Find Gagaku and Beyond reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 15/09/2026

The story behind Rebbie Jackson’s “Centipede,” the ’80s cult classic written, produced, and performed with backing vocals by Michael Jackson.

The Hidden Michael Jackson Vocal & Writing Session That Created an '80s Cult Classic

By 19‌84, Michael Jackso⁠n was no longer simply one of the bigges⁠t stars in popular music — he was arguably the biggest. Thriller had transform‍e‍d him into‌ a‍ global phen‍omen‍on⁠,…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 15/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Max Romeo & the Upsetters / Max Romeo War Ina Babylon Max Romeo’s War ina Babylon is a landmark roots reggae album, driven by the Upsetters’ dark Black Ark sound and Romeo’s conscious reggae. A classic from start to finish.

Max Romeo & the Upsetters, Ma... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

War Ina Babylon by Max Romeo & the Upsetters, Max Romeo released in 1976. Find War Ina Babylon reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at Al...

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 14/09/2026

Stabbing Westward Wither ReWired This energized reimagining of the band's breakthrough LP boosts production, beats, and vocals for a cleaner, streamlined experience.

Stabbing Westward: Wither ReW... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Wither ReWired by Stabbing Westward released in 2026. Find Wither ReWired reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 13/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Bob Dylan Hard Rain Hard Rain is a snapshot of Bob Dylan’s fabled Rolling Thunder Revue, more notable for its excess and character than the music. Dylan is spirited throughout, but ultimately, this remains the province of the dedicated.

Bob Dylan: Hard Rain Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Hard Rain by Bob Dylan released in 1976. Find Hard Rain reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 13/09/2026

Adrian Younge Afro-Disco Makossa Linear Labs The composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist and a gang of top-shelf musicians deliver a near-perfect fusion of Afrobeat and disco.

Adrian Younge: Afro-Disco Mak... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Afro-Disco Makossa by Adrian Younge released in 2026. Find Afro-Disco Makossa reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 12/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Drive-By Truckers Southern Rock Opera A Southern rock song cycle inspired by Lynyrd Skynyrd, featuring magnificent songwriting, passionate singing, and rugged playing.

Drive-By Truckers: Southern R... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers released in 2001. Find Southern Rock Opera reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 12/09/2026

Bonobo Distance in Static Ninja Tune Simon Green's eighth album balances propulsive club cuts with more intimate songs featuring a wide array of guests.

Bonobo: Distance in Static Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Distance in Static by Bonobo released in 2026. Find Distance in Static reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 11/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Return to Forever Romantic Warrior A mature blend of jazz fusion and progressive rock, Romantic Warrior captures Return to Forever at its peak. Corea’s piano, Al Di Meola’s fiery guitar, and the tight rhythm section create a dynamic mix of jazz, funk, and rock.

Return to Forever: Romantic W... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Romantic Warrior by Return to Forever released in 1976. Find Romantic Warrior reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 11/09/2026

The Fall Cerebral Caustic [Deluxe Edition] Cherry Red This box set includes alternative versions as well as an unreleased live show from Rennes, rough mixes and radio sessions from the era.

Cerebral Caustic [Deluxe Edition] - The Fall |... | AllMusic

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 10/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Eddie Kendricks Goin' Up in Smoke Eddie Kendricks’ Goin’ Up in Smoke blends soulful vocals with mid-’70s disco. Despite heavy orchestration, tracks like the title song and “Sweet Memories” showcase his versatility and transition into the disco era.

Eddie Kendricks: Goin' Up in ... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Goin' Up in Smoke by Eddie Kendricks released in 1976. Find Goin' Up in Smoke reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 10/09/2026

Windy & Carl Windy & Carl Meet Optigan Conservatory Collaboration between four longtime Michigan scene figures that adds haunting textures to blissful guitar drones.

Windy & Carl: Windy & Carl Me... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Windy & Carl Meet Optigan Conservatory by Windy & Carl released in 2026. Find Windy & Carl Meet Optigan Conservatory reviews, track lists, credits,...

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 10/09/2026

1980 delivered some of rock’s greatest music - but also an astonishing series of devastating losses. From Bon Scott and John Bonham to John Lennon, discover why 1980 stands as one of the darkest years in rock history.

Was 1980 the Most Tragic Year in Rock History?

Few years in⁠ rock hi‍stor⁠y can match 1980 for b⁠ot‌h musi⁠cal ach‌ieveme‍nt and dev⁠astating los⁠s. The year gav⁠e fans some a⁠ll-time‌ cla⁠ss⁠ic rock albums‍: Rush‌'s Per‍mane‍nt…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 09/09/2026

Before “Manic Monday” became a massive Bangles hit, Prince was hiding behind a mysterious pseudonym. Here’s the story of the secret songwriter behind the ’80s classic.

Prince Used a Secret Fake Name to Write This Nearly #1 '80s Billboard Hit

Prince had already established himse⁠lf a‌s one of the most prolific and unpredictable hitmake‌rs o‍f the 1980s when Th⁠e Bangles scored‌ one of‍ th‌eir big⁠gest succe‍sses with…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 09/09/2026

Michael Jackson’s musical tastes stretched far beyond pop, from classical composers and Broadway legends to Motown, soul, funk, disco, and rock. These 15 albums and collections reveal the diverse artists and sounds that helped shape the King of Pop.

Michael Jackson's 15 Favorite Albums of All Time

Michael Jackson's‍ own music was shap‌ed‌ by a‍n extraordinarily wide range of influe⁠nces, from‍ Motown soul and funk to Broadway show t‌unes and‌ clas‌s⁠ical composition. In…

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AllMusic @allmusic.com · 09/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Tommy Bolin Private Eyes Tommy Bolin’s Private Eyes blends hard-rocking jams with introspective moments, showcasing his versatility beyond Deep Purple. From driving rockers to acoustic and soulful songs, the album captures Bolin’s evolving sound before his tragic death.

Tommy Bolin: Private Eyes Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Private Eyes by Tommy Bolin released in 1976. Find Private Eyes reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 09/09/2026

Ellie Goulding I Know Too Much Introspection and restraint return to Goulding's wheelhouse on this emotional and stylistically varied set.

Ellie Goulding: I Know Too Much Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

I Know Too Much by Ellie Goulding released in 2026. Find I Know Too Much reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 08/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Daryl Hall & John Oates Bigger Than Both of Us Bigger Than Both of Us continued the gold success of its predecessor, Daryl Hall and John Oates, by adding a cleaner, pop-oriented gloss to the production, as well as songwriting that builds on the bright pulse of "Rich Girl."

Daryl Hall & John Oates: Bigg... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Bigger Than Both of Us by Daryl Hall & John Oates released in 1976. Find Bigger Than Both of Us reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at A...

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 07/09/2026

The Go Free Electricity Sub Pop Originally rejected by the label in 2001, this lost classic of Detroit garage psych gets its first official release 25 years after it was made.

The Go: Free Electricity Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Free Electricity by The Go released in 2026. Find Free Electricity reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 06/09/2026

Dexys Midnight Runners Love Heavenly Deeply emotional, highly introspective pop songs told with wit and daring, wrapped up in disco, orchestral ballads, and Northern soul.

Dexys Midnight Runners: Love Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Love by Dexys Midnight Runners released in 2026. Find Love reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 05/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Grateful Dead Cornell 5/8/77 Some Deadheads consider the Grateful Dead’s May 8, 1977 Cornell show their best, and it’s part of the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. Released officially this May, it captures the Dead at their loose, good-time best.

Grateful Dead: Cornell 5/8/77 Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Cornell 5/8/77 by Grateful Dead released in 2017. Find Cornell 5/8/77 reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 05/09/2026

Sleep Hempispheres Third Man Records The band's fifth long-player delivers plenty of Devil's Lettuce-induced torpor while dialing back some of the sonic heft of the past.

Sleep: Hempispheres Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Hempispheres by Sleep released in 2026. Find Hempispheres reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 04/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick System of a Down Toxicity System of a Down’s Toxicity combines jagged riffs, chaotic rhythms, and eccentric songwriting with a surprisingly melodic edge, cementing its place as a landmark nu-metal release.

System of a Down: Toxicity Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Toxicity by System of a Down released in 2001. Find Toxicity reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 04/09/2026

Billy Strings So Much for Goodbyes Reprise / WEA The innovative bluegrass star's introspective fifth album is shaded by the sudden loss of his mother.

Billy Strings: So Much for Go... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

So Much for Goodbyes by Billy Strings released in 2026. Find So Much for Goodbyes reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 03/09/2026

Cassandra Wilson, 1955-2026 A highly respected, Grammy Award-winning contemporary jazz singer who also crossed over to funk, blues, and even rap.

Cassandra Wilson — Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert Reviews | AllMusic

Cassandra Wilson's complete discography, biography, and expert reviews. 1980–present. Learn all about Cassandra Wilson on AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 03/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Mort Garson Mother Earth's Plantasia Inspired by his wife’s houseplants, Mort Garson’s 1976 album Mother Earth’s Plantasia was created specifically for plants and was initially distributed through a Los Angeles plant shop and Sears.

Mort Garson: Mother Earth's P... Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Mother Earth's Plantasia by Mort Garson released in 1976. Find Mother Earth's Plantasia reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 03/09/2026

Russian Circles Nine Sargent House Another strong and adventurous effort from the instrumental post-metal trio, recorded with Converge's Kurt Ballou.

Russian Circles: Nine Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Nine by Russian Circles released in 2026. Find Nine reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 02/09/2026

Two greatest soul albums of the 1970s, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life and Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, earned five-star ratings from AllMusic. Though different in style, both albums blended powerful social themes with unforgettable music, cementing their status as soul masterpieces.

Two 70s Soul Masterpieces AllMusic Rates Five Stars

Two albums stand out among th‍e great‍est soul and fun⁠k recor‌ds of the 1970‌s:‌ Stevie Wonder's Son‌g⁠s‌ in the Ke‌y of Life and Marvi‌n Gaye's⁠ W‍hat's Going‌ On, both of which…

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 02/09/2026

AllMusic Staff Pick Millie Jackson Free and In Love ee and In Love blends soulful ballads, disco grooves, and quiet storm textures with Millie Jackson’s candid, emotionally charged vocals. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, it captures the confident, sensual style that defined her R&B work.

Millie Jackson: Free and In Love Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

Free and In Love by Millie Jackson released in 1976. Find Free and In Love reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 02/09/2026

The Linda Lindas GOTTA GET OUT Reprise / WEA / WEA The quartet adds more alt-rock tricks to their punk arsenal, resulting in their best and most daring album to date.

The Linda Lindas: GOTTA GET OUT Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic

GOTTA GET OUT by The Linda Lindas released in 2026. Find GOTTA GET OUT reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

AllMusic @allmusic.com · 01/09/2026

David Bowie helped save Mott the Hoople from breaking up by giving them “All the Young Dudes,” a song that became their biggest hit and a defining glam-rock anthem.

How David Bowie Saved a Falling-Apart 70s Band With One Song

By the‍ spring of 1972, M‍ott the Hoopl‍e had effect⁠ive‌ly call⁠ed it qu⁠its. Years of c⁠ritical praise ha⁠d failed to translate into comme‌r‌cial succe⁠ss, I⁠sland R‌ecords…