Classic Rock Review

For their first album release in a solid decade, Journey reassembled their five-man lineup from their most successful phase for the 1996 album Trial by Fire. classicrockreview.com/2016/1…

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap hits a unique groove like no other work in the rock n roll era even while not released in the U.S. until nearly five years after its production in 1976. classicrockreview.com/2011/1…

Genesis continued their transition towards sleek and stylish pop/rock with the worldwide success of Abacab. Self-produced at their new private, state-of-the-art studio, this record seamlessly incorporated art rock with contemporary pop in 1981. classicrockreview.com/2021/0…

The second full post-Beatles album by John Lennon, kicks off with an idyllic title song envisioning a utopian world where there is no conflict and everyone agrees. But then the album comes back to Earth and deals with conflict, doubt, love, and life. classicrockreview.com/2011/0…

Soundgarden developed a distinct sense of craft with their third studio album, Badmotorfinger. This well-produced and ambitious undertaking set the stage for even grater success for the band later in the decade. classicrockreview.com/2016/1…

Pearl Jam delivered one of the greatest debut albums ever with Ten, released on August 27, 1991 at the vanguard of the Seattle grunge invasion. classicrockreview.com/2011/0…

In 1966 Sunshine Superman, the third album by Donovan was at the vanguard of the psychedelic age with a clever blend of folk, pop and Eastern music. This highly successful album was the Scottish singer’s first collaboration with producer Mickie Most. classicrockreview.com/2016/0…

Originally, Boston was not so much a band as a solo project by Tom Scholz. Over the course of seven years, Sholz made the demos at home which would ultimately be forged into one of the most impressive debut albums in rock history. classicrockreview.com/2011/1…

In early 1981, the Rolling Stones were about to embark on a huge worldwide tour and wanted a new album to promote along the way. The result was hugely successful Tattoo You. classicrockreview.com/2011/0…

Paul Simon’s Graceland is a true original. The album contains a wide array of styles and sounds from all over the world, especially South Africa. There are over 50 musicians and singers who perform on the album. classicrockreview.com/2011/0…

Give the People What They Want was the 18th full-length album by The Kinks but it feels as fresh and vigorous as any debut album. The sound is crisp and strong, the lyrics are biting and direct, yet the message is more mature, philosophical, and satirical. classicrockreview.com/2011/0…

50 years ago, what started out as a 'Plan B' after the frustrating, failed project called "Lifehouse", The Who spun the music into pure gold with Who's Next. classicrockreview.com/2011/0…