After losing one of their drummer, Bill Berry, in 1997, the "three-legged dog" that remained of R.E.M. had to "learn to run differently." to survive.
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When the anarcho-punk band Crass pranked UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, it made global headlines. But they'd also piqued the interest of the KGB.
The new single by André 3000 is the longest song ever to enter the Billboard Top 100. Let's take a look at the previous record holders and runners-up.
25 years on from its release, the unlikely hit seems to be getting an essential retcon. At a recent show at London's Alexandria Palace, the band appeared to drop the offending line, despite it being literally the title of the song.
Twenty years ago today, the advertising landscape of the UK changed, with one of the coolest and most bizarre commercials ever to hit the airwaves. The ad seemingly featured Ronnie James Dio selling bouillon cubes.
The X-Files theme sets a haunting scene with no words. It's iconic. It conveys the spooky vibe of the TV show with just a very minimalist instrumental.
The Rolling Stones have made six albums after coming back from hitting rocky shores in the mid-80s and here is a non-straight-forward ranking of those records.
"Little Ghost" is the cutest little ghost story you'll ever hear. It's the White Stripes' mysterious non-mystery, a reminder not to take pop music too seriously.
In 1983, The Rolling Stones released "Too Much Blood," a shriek and cry that heralded a crisis period in classic rock. "Too Much Blood" says a lot, but means very little. It's tonal confusion undermines any message that may have had. But still, it's bop.
On day 26 of our Halloween countdown we talk about a song with a story about the Devil visiting the Peach State where he hits upon the idea of challenging a young man to a fiddle-playing contest.
A track-by-track look at the Rolling Stones's new album, 'Hackney Diamonds.' Here is a hint: It's good.