“Beautiful”: the Oasis cover Noel Gallagher said was out of his league Now that’s a cover. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 13, 2026
The 1971 Marvin Gaye song Berry Gordy tried to cancel: “Another one of his wild ideas” How wrong he was. Callum MacHattie Jun 13, 2026
The greatest prog-rock album of the 1980s, according to Alex Lifeson Another level. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 13, 2026
The 1974 Eagles song none of them could understand: “Incoherent” Not the most coherent tune. Tim Coffman Jun 13, 2026
The musician Rick Rubin was most proud to work with: “He’s a record-making craftsman” The balance of song and texture. Tim Coffman Jun 13, 2026
“My fat Elvis period”: How John Lennon accidentally wrote his most personal song in 1965 Masking the truth. Lauren Hunter Jun 13, 2026
The 1978 song Phil Collins never wanted to hear again: “A period piece” Reaching out a bit too far. Tim Coffman Jun 13, 2026
The 1967 album Paul McCartney called his best bass playing: “A highpoint in many ways” Bringing out the low end. Tim Coffman Jun 13, 2026
“We’re out on this one”: The 1988 Traveling Wilburys song half the band walked out of Not their usual wheelhouse. Tim Coffman Jun 13, 2026
The 1988 AC/DC tour Malcolm Young had to pull out of: “I don’t want to see you dead” Time for a break. Reuben Cross Jun 13, 2026