Episode 141

The Most Beautiful Vinyl Labels

For pure visual impact, though, it's hard to beat the custom labels. Led Zeppelin's Swan Song records. The palm-tree labels on many Island Records releases. The whimsical artwork on some Warner Brothers pressings

Albums Everyone Owned in the 70s

These albums crossed boundaries. They weren't just owned by rock fans or pop fans. They were owned by music fans

Episode 141

The streaming world gives us instant access to millions of songs. That's wonderful. But it doesn't give us the thrill of the hunt. It doesn't give us that feeling of spotting something special buried in a stack of ordinary records

Sunday Slow-Down: Ride Like the Wind - Driving Music Perfection

Other great driving songs from the era like “Take It Easy” by The Eagles or “Ventura Highway” by America have similar qualities, but “Ride Like the Wind” stands out with its perfect blend of momentum and calm. It moves forward while making you feel peaceful — a difficult balance that few songs achieve

Saturday Hot-Take: Concerts Were Better Before Giant Screens

The best concerts were the ones where you left with ringing ears, a sore throat from singing, and a story to tell. Giant screens made concerts more convenient for the people in the back, but they took away some of the magic that made live music special in the first place