11+ hour, 27+ min ago (109+ words) If you are unfamiliar, the album is more musically diverse than you might think. So let's look at three must-hear tracks from this groundbreaking masterpiece. Well, you're built like a carYou've got a hubcap diamond star halo.You're built like a car, oh, yeah.Well, you're an untamed youth,That's the truth with your cloak full of eagles.You're dirty sweet, and you're my girl. 4 Vince Gill Songs From the 1980s That Still Sound Great Today 3 Songs That Sound Like Led Zeppelin Tracks (But They Aren't) 3 of the Most Absurdly Dominant Chart Runs in Music History...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (120+ words) For most artists in the 80s, it was either go big or go home. The music industry hit towering new heights in the decade, fueled by the dawn of MTV and a whole new era of stars. An influx of mega-albums that spawned numerous hits drove that rise. We can't say that all of those multi-platinum albums were created equal in terms of quality. But we know that these four LPs, all among the top 25 biggest sellers of the decade, matched the art with the commerce. Here's Every Artist Performing at Tonight's 2025 CMA Awards 3 Underrated Grunge Songs From Debut Albums 4 Mega-Albums From the 80s That Hold Up Extremely Well Today...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (314+ words) There have been many artists and musicians who have had some pretty wild ideas when it comes to concerts. From fire to explosions, bands continued to enhance the concert experience. But for Mustaine, he wanted to take it to a different atmosphere completely. "I hope we'll be playing up in space." [RELATED: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine "Closes the Circle" With Metallica Cover on Final Album] The celebrities Mustaine was talking about included William Shatner, Katy Perry, Gayle King, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, and more. They have all shot into space thanks to companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic." Knowing that technology still needed to advance before a concert could happen on the moon, Mustaine had complete faith in people like Elon Musk. "I'm just watching how that all progresses. I know Elon Musk and Richard Branson were working on interstellar…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago (251+ words) Fans of grunge will never get sick of the genre, even though it's been years since the heyday of Nirvana and Soundgarden. Personally, I think the following grunge songs from 1995 have aged pretty well musically. And they still make it to my regular rotation often. Add these gems to your alt-rock playlist. Whether you like her or not, it's hard to disagree with the notion that Courtney Love has a great voice for grunge. "Violet" was one of several singles released after the release of their beloved album, Live Through This. It's one that I still find myself returning to again and again. Fun fact: Courtney Love wrote this song about her short and tumultuous relationship with Billy Corgan from Smashing Pumpkins. Alice In Chains' 1995 self-titled album is considered by many to be one of the last "true" grunge albums....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (456+ words) May 2025 marked an entire decade since Nick Fradiani etched his name into American Idol history. Beating out country singer Clark Beckham for the season 14 crown, the then 29-year-old tied season 5s Taylor Hicks'as the oldest'to ever nab the title. Releasing two albums since his victory, Fradiani landed the role of a lifetime as legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond in the national tour of'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. During a recent stop in New Orleans, where A Beautiful Noise is showing at the Saenger Theatre until Nov. 16, the Connecticut-born artist talked about what it means to portray the "Sweet Caroline" singer. Nick Fradiani came by his musical genes honestly. His father, Nick Fradiani III, is also a musician, frequently performing at the Waters Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut; as well as in clubs, restaurants, and on cruise ships. Fradiani…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (492+ words) Folks often remember the 1980s as the decade full of glam rock, hair metal, synth-pop, and other ornate genres of music that contrasted sharply with the down-to-earth simplicity of the 1970s. Indeed, the 1970s are surely the premier era for easygoing classic rock. But don't count out the 1980s just yet. Here are three great classic rock albums from the decade that simply don't get enough praise. Many people have a somewhat unfair view of John Mellencamp, seeing him as Bruce Springsteen 2.0. On the contrary, many fans view him as his own man, his own musician, and a mighty fine one at that. During the 1980s, Mellencamp was certainly the No. 2 when it came to gritty and blue-collar inspired rock "n' roll, and consequently, his 1985 album Scarecrow simply doesn't receive enough praise. Released in 1985, John Mellencamp's eighth studio album became a hit across the United…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (430+ words) Thom Donovan is a contributor to American Songwriter and a recording artist. As a published songwriter he's written for Kobalt and Nettwerk. He's performed around the world with Brandi Carlile, John Prine, Robert Plant, Social Distortion, Will Hoge, and Ruby Amanfu. His most recent album, Timekeeper, was considered for three Grammy Awards in 2021. His first novel, The Twin Affair, was published on September 28, 2023. He lives in Nashville with his wife and son. 4 Great Album-Opening Rock Songs From the 1990s That Boast Iconic Guitar Riffs A great rock song doesn't need to have an iconic guitar riff. Everyone from Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty to Oasis and Wilco has strummed through simple chord progressions on many timeless hits. (Though you can find great riffs in each of their catalogs, too.) But this list highlights great album-opening rock songs from the 1990s that also…...