The band PJ Harvey resented touring with: “It was a very scary time” “It’s very strange what a tour like that does to your head…” Rachael Pimblett May 31, 2026
The 1979 album David Bowie would always regret: “We didn’t do it justice” Selling the songs short. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026
“Liberated”: The 1988 album that gave George Harrison his identity back Breaking free. Callum MacHattie May 31, 2026
“I have a healthy resentment for him”: John Cale’s brutal dismantling of Frank Zappa’s music If you can’t beat them, join them. Gaia Neiman May 31, 2026
The 1986 hit Peter Gabriel crowned “the most extraordinary lyrics ever written on a rock song” “He’s written so many great songs.” Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
The 1963 Beatles beat that even Phil Collins struggles to play: “A difficult kind of song” “Ringo was the king of feel.” Tom Taylor May 31, 2026
The charity single that ruined Phil Collins’ seven-week run at number one Removed from the throne. Lauren Hunter May 31, 2026
The 1993 album Kate Bush needed to correct: “My better songs got lost” Great songs lost to history. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026
The “dirty” Fleetwood Mac song Stevie Nicks refused to sing on in 2003 “A conservative person.” Lauren Hunter May 31, 2026
The 1980 album that became Pete Townshend’s cry for help: “My most morally bereft period” A revealing record. Reuben Cross May 31, 2026
The one band Slash wanted to live on forever: “Timeless” The most attitude of anyone. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026