The 1984 Depeche Mode hit song Martin Gore still “regrets” “Too nice, too commercial.” Kelly Murphy Jun 19, 2026
The 1989 song Billy Joel never wanted to sing: “Sometimes you just can’t get through to people” Giving the whole thing away. Tim Coffman Jun 19, 2026
‘Janie’s Got a Gun’: the one word Aerosmith needed to be in their 1989 hit Couldn’t be changed. Reuben Cross Jun 19, 2026
How a typically “self-critical” John Goodman won over David Byrne: “He was so into it” Enjoyed the experience despite his doubts. Tim Bradley Jun 18, 2026
The 1989 album Tom Petty actually enjoyed his voice on: “Sounds better” Finally enjoying everything. Tim Coffman Jun 18, 2026
The 1981 song Eddie Van Halen will never forget: “That’s great” A bit too much of a headache. Tim Coffman Jun 18, 2026
Five albums that are the opposite of a slow burner They’ve lost their edge. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 18, 2026
The divisive 1985 movie that “entertained and angered” Steven Spielberg: “Very, very frightening” Mixed emotions. Scott Campbell Jun 18, 2026
The solo that Slash will never get tired of: “Like having sex” Hasn’t lost its appeal. Reuben Cross Jun 17, 2026
“I was on a world tour”: Jack Nicholson’s 1985 odyssey to find Germany’s “perfect brothel” Sounds about right. Scott Campbell Jun 17, 2026