Some science suggests that age plays a significant role in what we determine to be our favorite music. This recent NYT piece summarizes it nicely. My Top Rock Album For me, the greatest (and my favorite) rock album is Who’s Next by The Who. This selection more or less jibes with the article’s thesis. It’s one…
The answers thus far, rightfully, land on a discussion of the word “best.” “Best” is highly subjective so any list could be both right and highly dubious. I like what Jeff “Skunk” Baxter articulated about all guitarists in the History of Rock and Roll documentary. He said all guitarists today must go through three “portals”…
Top 10 Music implies all genres, jazz, rock, pop, dance, etc. Tough. This list is in no order. I realize the greatest hits and box sets are cheating, but it’s the only way to get a few great folks in. Lots of blatant omissions: Beatles, Stones, Led Zeppelin, U2, Eagles, Police, R.E.M., Sinatra, Prince, James…
“Is there gas in the car? Yes, there’s gas in the car!” This is, for me, the best Dan lyric. Why? On its face, it’s stupid, almost nonsensical. But once you know the context, it turns out to be brilliant. If you had read interviews with Donald and Walter, they’ve said their goal when writing…
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