His second solo album showcased an artist who excelled at both rollicking rock ‘n’ roll and tender, emotive ballads
Browsing: Album Rewinds
Given the test of time and the wisdom of hindsight, how do significant albums from the past sound and play today? Our critics take a second look from a fresh perspective
Even before they set foot in the studio to begin recording, the band “knew we had a hit,” said Roger Hodgson.
With punk rock nipping at their aging heels, the Stones revved things up with classic tracks like “Shattered,” “Miss You” and “Beast of Burden.”
A beautiful album, close to perfection in the playing and singing, it was helmed by a married couple whose own relationship was falling apart at the seams.
The album defined him as an iconoclast comfortable on his own path, which he would follow in singular fashion for decades to come.
His stunning solo debut, arriving when CSNY was in flux, exemplified Nash’s ability to navigate the divide between desire and despair.
The man who one said, “I’m a rock star because I couldn’t be a soccer star,” broke through with his solo third album, which included the smash “Maggie May”
Following the breakup of the Beatles, McCartney just wanted to be another band member. He finally got his chance (sort of) with this 1975 LP.
With help from players like Little Feat’s Lowell George and New Orleans’ Meters, the British singer’s solo career got off to a good start.
All three albums are now hailed as milestones in his dazzling career, and a marked influence on other artists, including King Crimson