Steely Dan – Pretzel Logic
Oldies Songs A Twisted and Cryptic Fable of Disillusionment, a Philosophical Journey into the Circular Nature of Self-Deceit. By 1974, Steely Dan had already cemented their reputation as musical contrarians and reclusive…
Jackson Browne – The Pretender
A Haunting and Heartbreaking Confession of Disillusionment, a Poetic Refusal to Find Meaning in an Empty World. In the mid-1970s, Jackson Browne was the undisputed voice of a generation, a…
10cc – Honeymoon With B Troop
A Quirky and Haunting Reflection on a Forged Alliance, a Surreal Fable of a Band’s Unlikely New Beginning. By 1977, the musical world was in a state of chaotic transition,…
Mott the Hoople – Jerkin’ Crocus
A Raw and Bittersweet Confession of Disillusionment, a Poignant Glimpse into the Soul of a Band on the Brink. In the chaotic and flamboyant world of 1972, the glam rock…
Pure Prairie League – Jazzman
A Heartfelt Ode to Artistic Integrity, a Poignant Tribute to a Life Dedicated to Music, Regardless of Fortune. In the early 1970s, as the American musical landscape was being reshaped…
Steely Dan – Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me)
A Shrouded and Melancholic Fable, a Poetic Journey into the Seedy Heart of a Forgotten Promise. In the early 1970s, as the musical landscape was dominated by raw rock and…
Dave Mason – Can’t Stop Worrying, Can’t Stop Loving
A Heartbreaking Confession of a Soul at a Crossroads, a Timeless Drama of Love’s Lingering Pain. In the chaotic, post-psychedelic era of rock and roll, there were few artists as…
Grand Funk Railroad – People, Let’s Stop the War
A Raw and Heartfelt Plea for Peace, a Hard-Rocking Anthem of Anguish and Hope in a Nation Torn by War. In 1971, America was a nation divided, a landscape of…
Jackson Browne – Take It Easy – David Letterman (Web Exclusive)
A Reflective Homecoming Where a Song Returns to Its First Voice When Jackson Browne performed “Take It Easy” as part of a medley with “Our Lady of the Well” on…
Poco – Call It Love
A Resonant and Triumphant Anthem of Reunion, a Timeless Ode to a Love That Endured the Passage of Time. By the late 1980s, the music world had largely moved on…