Matt Springer
30 Years Ago: John Candy Brings Laughs, Sweetness and Pathos to ‘Uncle Buck’
John Hughes' film transcends “crazy uncle watches nieces and nephews, learns the meaning of family” plot.
‘Bennie and the Jets': The Elton John Song That Made Axl Rose Want to Rock
Classic 1973 song was inspired by the era and ended up as inspiration for future artists.
The Best Song From Every Elton John Album
Even his weakest albums remind us of what a way he has with a melody.
50 Years Ago: Elton John’s Masterpiece Arrives in a Flurry of Inspiration
'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' was the second studio album he released in 1973 and his seventh in five years.
Elton John Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock counts down every Elton John album, from worst to best.
When Red-Hot Elton John Released the Close-to-Classic ‘Caribou’
Elton John's 'Caribou' is a step down from some of his best-known '70s albums, but still has its charms.
How Elton John’s Debut ‘Empty Sky’ Hinted at Greatness to Come
This isn't a bad record by any means, but it remains a product of the time.
Bruce Springsteen, ‘American Beauty’ – EP Review
We review Bruce Springsteen's new EP, 'American Beauty.'
48 Years Ago: The Beatles Finish ‘Rubber Soul’
On Nov. 11, 1965, the Beatles convened to finish recording their sixth album, 'Rubber Soul.' Entering the studio at around 6PM, they realized they were a couple songs short of the 14 tracks slotted for the new record. Believe it or not, John Lennon and Paul McCartney were having trouble writing enough material for the album. So they "tossed off" a few new songs and resurrected a cast-off