Category Archives: Perfect Albums

Led Zeppelin, Coda

I argued for Zep’s contract-fulfilling farewell EP as a great representation of their work over all. It’s in the Beachwood Reporter’s “Bin Dive” feature. Check it here: http://www.beachwoodreporter.com/music/led_zeppelin_coda.php

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Prince, Chaos and Disorder

I wrote a few words about Prince’s overlooked last major label release for the Beachwood Reporter’s “Bin Dive” feature. Check it here: http://www.beachwoodreporter.com/music/chaos_and_disorder.php

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Tommy Tutone, Tutone 2

It’s a good album, and I know it. Moreover, I like to pretend that they know it, too. By “they” I mean guitarist Jim, who wrote a majority of it, and singer Tom, who twists his vowels very effectively–like Van … Continue reading

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Lindsey Buckingham, Under the Skin

1. Before I even knew who they were, The Mac had a foot in the door. Like every other American household in 1979, mine had a copy of Rumours. Alongside Rocky Mountain High and Bridge Over Troubled Water, it provided … Continue reading

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