Better FFDP Album: ‘American Capitalist’ or ‘War Is the Answer’
Which album packs more punch? Sorry, too easy. But this week we are asking you to choose the better of two Five Finger Death Punch albums in Chuck’s Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show. It’s American Capitalist vs….
Best Prog Rock Albums from the 1970s by Year
Here is the best prog rock album of each year of the 1970s! Many people see the 1970s as both the beginning and heyday of progressive rock, as that’s when subgenre founders such as Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Rush, Pink…
Joe Jackson Albums Ranked from Least to Most Impressive
Throughout his career, Joe Jackson has gone out of his way to disprove the early label placed upon him by fans and critics seeking an easy way to identify the English singer, songwriter and keyboardist. Initially grouped, along with Elvis Costello, Graham…
Best Song from Each Opeth Album
Here is the best song on every Opeth album! As the saying goes, Opeth are a band that need no introduction (but we’ll do one anyway just in case)! They began in 1990 and were almost immediately led by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter…
David Bowie and the Creation of the ‘Labyrinth’ Soundtrack
Key Takeaways David Bowie aimed to create music for children, showcasing his versatility as an artist. He collaborated with renowned Muppet creator Jim Henson on the film Labyrinth, where he played Jareth the Goblin King. The soundtrack features several songs…
Big 4 Beatles Albums You Need to Know
One fact about the Beatles that should not be overlooked is how little calendar time it took them to effectively change the course of music forever. They officially formed in 1960 (counting the years before the permanent lineup was created)…
Big 4 Rock Horn Sections You Should Know
Key Takeaways Rock ‘n’ Roll Origins: The genre’s roots are deeply intertwined with brass and woodwind instruments, integral to its early development. Influential Bands: The Electric Flag and Blood, Sweat & Tears pioneered the integration of horn sections in rock…
Yes Albums Ranked from Least to Most Impressive
Bringing together a group of top-tier musicians doesn’t always guarantee a masterpiece. However, it’s clear how Yes has managed to create so many: when they lose a talented musician, they seem to easily find another. When jazz-loving drummer Bill Bruford…
Best Wah Pedal Guitar Solos in Rock and Metal
Few effects in the history of rock guitar are as instantly recognizable — or divisive — as the wah pedal. You know it when you hear it. From aching, explosive bends to scratchy, percussive funk licks, the wah pedal has…
Best Wah Pedal Guitar Solos: Top 11 of All Time
Few effects in the history of rock guitar are as instantly recognizable — or divisive — as the wah pedal. You know it when you hear it. From aching, explosive bends to scratchy, percussive funk licks, the wah pedal has…
Deep Cuts from Top-Selling 1990s Rock Albums
W latach 90. XX wieku powstały niektóre z najlepiej sprzedających się albumów w historii rocka, a podczas gdy hity przyczyniły się do sprzedaży albumów, tutaj przyznajemy pewne uznanie najlepszym utworom, które sprawiły, że słuchacze pozostawali z nimi dłużej niż to,…
Music Stars Signed by Clive Davis: Top 10 List
It is fair to say that popular music would not sound the same without Clive Davis. As a record company executive, he was charged with finding talent that could move units. What Davis did, however, was launch careers — a…