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Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock the Bay and It Feels So Good

Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock the Bay and It Feels So Good

Funky alt-rock stalwarts Red Hot Chili Peppers have ace guitarist John Frusciante back for his third tour of duty, an exciting development for longtime fans.

Beck’s ‘Odelay’ Is Still a Potent Stew of Rock, Hip-Hop, Folk, and Soul 25 Years Later

Beck’s ‘Odelay’ Is Still a Potent Stew of Rock, Hip-Hop, Folk, and Soul 25 Years Later

Beck’s Odelay is 25 years old. It remains unique with the mighty combination of Beck and the Dust Brothers resulting in some fascinating music.

The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s: 40 – 21

The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s: 40 – 21

The fourth part of our examination of the 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s includes Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Pulp, and My Bloody Valentine.

The Top 10 Definitive Breakup Albums

The Top 10 Definitive Breakup Albums

When you feel bombarded with overpriced consumerism disguised as love, here are ten albums that look at love's hangover.

The Most Memorable Albums of 1999 (Part 5)

The Most Memorable Albums of 1999 (Part 5)

Part five of the Most Memorable Albums of 1999 is highlighted by the political rock of Rage Against the Machine and Joe Strummer, as well as major league hip-hop from Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Q-Tip, and Jay-Z.

Beck + Pharrell = Mushy Synth Songs? Huh.

Beck + Pharrell = Mushy Synth Songs? Huh.

Hyperspace ends up being a frustrating record. Beck and Pharrell Williams produce two excellent songs, "Uneventful Days" and "Saw Lightning", but their other five tracks each leave something to be desired.

Beck: Colors

Beck: Colors

Say hello to yacht-rock Beck.
Beck Rocks the Berkeley Greek, But Can He Get to Madison Cube Garden?

Beck Rocks the Berkeley Greek, But Can He Get to Madison Cube Garden?

Beck poses a timely question when he asks what makes a “Soul of a Man”, as some fans might wonder why so many present seem to lack the soul to get up and groove.
The Best Pop Singles of 2016

The Best Pop Singles of 2016

Celebrating the songs this year that operated within the constraints of "radio music", truly a genre all its own, and produced excellent results.
Beck – “Wow” (Singles Going Steady)

Beck – “Wow” (Singles Going Steady)

Opinions are sharply divided on this new Beck track.
Beck’s Return to Rapping with “Wow”

Beck’s Return to Rapping with “Wow”

Beck continues to take on new styles by creating a pop/rap summertime anthem.
Governors Ball 2016: Beck and the Strokes Deliver the Classics

Governors Ball 2016: Beck and the Strokes Deliver the Classics

The most intriguing moment of the opening day to Governors Ball came during an organ-only ballad from the Strokes.

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