’80s Bands That Deserved More Recognition
The ’80s had main-character energy. Say what you will about the music, but everyone looked the part. Well, for a while, anyway. Despite its reputation for over-the-top production values, over-the-top album sales, and even more over-the-top fashion, the ’80s produced…
Prog Rock Bands with Best Second Albums
Oto 11 zespołów prog rockowych, których drugi album jest najlepszy! Nie zawsze można zagwarantować, że zespół przewyższy swoje debiutanckie LP lepszym drugim albumem, ale nie jest to też niemożliwe. Jak niedawno pokazał Loudwire w naszej liście 11 zespołów prog metalowych,…
Big 4 Bands of Heavy Metal Explained
Many heavy metal acts have achieved remarkable success and elevated the genre over the past fifty years, but only the most significant and daring innovators can claim the title of the “Big 4” of heavy metal. Rock bands began laying…
Rock Songs That Defined Radio in 1976: Top 35 Picks
Rok 1976 był rokiem, w którym te utwory trzymały radio w ruchu podczas obchodów dwusetlecia. Po pierwsze, należy zauważyć, że “rock radio” nie było jeszcze technicznie zjawiskiem w połowie lat 70., przynajmniej nie w kontekście kwantyfikacji popularności rockowych utworów. W…
Cover Songs by 13 Iconic Grunge-Era Bands
It’s easy to forget how many great cover songs came from grunge-era bands in the 1990s. That period was filled with so many massive rock hits that have stood the test of time. Many are still routinely celebrated well into…
25 National Beer Day Songs to Celebrate With
There are many, many, many rock ‘n’ roll songs about drinking – call it an occupational hazard. And if you narrow things down further, there’s quite a lot of songs that have to do specifically with beer. In honor of…
Big 4 Rock Supergroups: Who Are They?
Key Takeaways Definition: A supergroup is formed by musicians from successful bands who collaborate to create music that exceeds their individual contributions. Criteria: Successful supergroups typically have members with significant past achievements and a history of producing enduring music. Examples:…
Best Songs from Every Ozzy Osbourne Solo Album
Choosing the best song from each Ozzy Osbourne solo album was a challenging task — but it only highlighted the legacy of the Prince of Darkness and his ability to reinvent himself. Some artists require several albums to establish their…
Black Crowes Albums Ranked from Least to Most Impressive
The Black Crowes have rarely strayed from form since their 1990 debut, Shake Your Money Maker, which introduced them as one of rock’s best revivalist bands of the last decade of the century. And while band turnaround and turmoil often…
Rock’s Funniest Pranks and Jokes: Top 15 Picks
Rock ‘n’ rollers are often mischievous people, down for a laugh. This ranges in consequence from light-hearted pranks to full-blown practical jokes that can include everything from pyrotechnics to bodily fluids to crashed cars. Dangerous? Sure, but awfully fun. Perhaps…
Bonnie Raitt Albums Ranked from Least to Most Impressive
When she was 14, Bonnie Raitt became fascinated with blues music and especially the slide guitar. By the time she was 21, she had recorded her debut album and was soon heralded for her mastery of the instrument and specified…
10 Kiss Songs for Non-Fans of the Band Kiss
Not a fan of big loud fun? Does overt capitalism turn you off? Don’t get the understated poetry in lyrics about plaster-casting or putting a log in a fireplace? These are some basic reasons for not liking Kiss. A bazillion…