Football Weekend

Four close games. A couple of road wins. No huge surprises, unless you count the Titans’ big comeback against KC.. I admit, I had written the Mariotas off at halftime and had concert tix, so I missed the fireworks. Let’s see if they can hang tough against...

Finally — #1 Who’s Next

Criteria for a great rock album: Songs you never get tired of. Genius songwriting, both with words and music. Virtuoso musicianship with multiple instruments. Gripping vocal performances. Each band member contributing at the very height of their power. Who’s Next...

Tie#2 Rumors and Hotel California

I’m sorry, but these two albums from the seventies were so good, it was impossible for me to choose one over the other. Rumors was recorded despite the turmoil of the band members’ dissolving personal relationships. John and Christine McVie were divorcing, Lindsey...

Tie#3 Aja and Born to Run

I warned you there would be ties. Choosing five beloved albums for a former FM jock is like asking a mother to pick her favorite child. The two records in third place couldn’t be more different yet both are especially relevant this year for different reasons. Of...

#4 The Beatles — Rubber Soul

Although most critics consider Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band the Fab Four’s zenith, I maintain that song for song, Rubber Soul has it beat. It is less ambitious — it’s not a concept album and the band does not take on an alternate persona. There are...