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Brian Wilson vs. Phil Spector: Who Was Better?
Brian Wilson vs. Phil Spector: Who Was Better? Meta Description: Brian Wilson vs. Phil Spector: who changed pop music more? A deep...
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Best Deathbed Albums
Best Deathbed Albums: Final Records That Feel Like Farewell Statements “Deathbed albums” is a crude title, and probably not a...
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What’s the Deal With Steely Dan?
Why do vinyl collectors, audiophiles, musicians, and yacht rock weirdos love Steely Dan so much? A record-store guide to Steely Dan albums,...
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The Best Final Albums by a Band
The Best Final Albums by a Band There is something fascinating about bands at the end. Sometimes they implode. Sometimes they transcend...
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The Holy Trinity of 1960s Psychedelic Pop: Sgt. Pepper, Pet Sounds, and Odessey and Oracle
The Holy Trinity of 1960s Psychedelic Pop: Sgt. Pepper, Pet Sounds, and Odessey and Oracle Every record collector eventually reaches this moment:...
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If You Like Rumours by Fleetwood Mac, Try These Albums Next
Here are some albums that scratch the same itch as Rumours by Fleetwood Mac — whether you love the harmonies, the breakup...
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Why 1978 Capitol Beatles Pressings Sound So Good (And Are Still Affordable)
Why 1978 Capitol Beatles Pressings Sound So Good (And Are Still Affordable) Quick Take: 1978 Capitol Beatles pressings sound great because they...
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2026
- May 15 Brian Wilson vs. Phil Spector: Who Was Better?
- May 15 Best Deathbed Albums
- May 14 What’s the Deal With Steely Dan?
- May 14 The Best Final Albums by a Band
- May 14 The Holy Trinity of 1960s Psychedelic Pop: Sgt. Pepper, Pet Sounds, and Odessey and Oracle
- May 14 If You Like Rumours by Fleetwood Mac, Try These Albums Next
- Mar 19 Why 1978 Capitol Beatles Pressings Sound So Good (And Are Still Affordable)