‘Life on Mars’ and ‘Once in a Lifetime’: the anthems that took on capitalist absurdity
Craving connection in a world ill-equipped to deliver it.
From The Vault Archives: 01/2025
‘Summer in Paradise’: The definitive proof that Brian Wilson was the best member of The Beach Boys
The buoy of the Beach Boys.
“The record company said it would be the end of my career”: The album Linda Ronstadt wanted to remake
With all of the vocal finesse.
The Led Zeppelin era Robert Plant thought was corny: “A big band with big riffs”
Far from the most original content.
“Sometimes that’s all you get”: The Beatles songs Paul McCartney called filler
Not their most memorable efforts.
“Doesn’t appeal to me”: The Beatles album George Martin didn’t want to revisit
Certainly not their finest moment.
“A brilliant record”: The Eagles solo album that blew Glenn Frey away
Starting things all over again.