‘South Of Heaven’: Slayer’s Influential Breakthrough
Since the band’s formation in 1981, Slayer have arguably become one of (if not the) most influential metal bands of all time, due in no...
‘Somebody That I Used To Know’: Gotye’s Pop Anomaly
In the final week of April 2012, the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 was a hotspot for pop. The Wanted and One Direction’s...
‘Waka/Jawaka’: Frank Zappa’s Fusion Masterclass
Released in July 1972, Waka/Jawaka is Frank Zappa’s deepest dive into jazz-fusion – a swinging, solo-heavy set of thrilling jams that feel like the natural...
‘Early In The Morning’: The Strange Case Of Buddy Holly Vs. Bobby Darin
On a July day in 1958, the performing talents of Buddy Holly were intertwined with the writing nous of Bobby Darin. The net result was a...
‘You Go To My Head’: Linking Billie Holiday, Bryan Ferry, And Chuck Berry
If the mark of a good song is that it can be performed in many styles by a wide range of genres, “You Go To...
The 56 Best Motown Songs: Essentials To Get You Dancing In The Street
Drawn from a decades-long catalogue that’s a gift that keeps giving and giving, the best Motown songs not only defined their era, they remain timeless...