The Dark Side of the Moon did for Pink Floyd what Fleetwood Mac’s eponymous 1975 album did for that band: transformed it from a long-time cult favorite into a gigantic worldwide phenomenon. And unlike the Mac, Pink Floyd didn’t have to make any personnel changes to grow its audience. What the group did do with …
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Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Remixed ‘Animals,’ Mark Knopfler’s ‘Studio Albums 2009–2018,’ and Rory Block’s ‘Ain’t Nobody Worried’
A remix of Pink Floyd's 'Animals' finally appears, plus another box of Mark Knopfler solo albums and covers from Rory Block.
Read More »Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Plus Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger
Pink Floyd's drummer, working with a new band, explores his old group's early years. Plus, Chicago blues from Johnny Iguana and folk from Rich Krueger
Read More »Music Reviews: Pink Floyd – ‘The Later Years,’ Plus Seamus Egan, Big Mike & the R&B Kings
A massive box set explores Pink Floyd’s post-1985 work. Plus, CDs from Seamus Egan and Big Mike.
Read More »Music Review: Jeff Richman – ‘Sizzle’
In a climate where the next release always needs to outdo the last. Jeff Richman is a beacon for the next generation of guitar fusion enthusiasts.
Read More »Music Review: Dave Stryker – ‘Eight Track’
Seventies pop hits make for some fine jazz interpretations on Dave Stryker's 'Eight Track.'
Read More »Book Review: ‘Roger Waters The Man Behind The Wall’ by Dave Thompson
'Rolling Stone' writer Dave Thompson's book tears down the wall that was built by Roger Waters.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Roger Waters: The Man Behind The Wall’ by Dave Thompson
A look at Roger Waters' incendiary career that goes beyond Floyd.
Read More »Music Review: Import/Export – Dayglow Whore [Double-LP Edition]
This Seattle band has created a mesmerizing double-LP set of "cinematic" rock.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Pink Floyd – The Story of Wish You Were Here
A well-produced documentary focused on all aspects of the creation of Wish You Were Here.
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