Why Pearl Jam Couldn’t Kill Their Fame
Although Pearl Jam and Nirvana vied for grunge dominance in the ’90s, Pearl Jam valued something much better and more lasting than money and fame.
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Dave Grohl Wants to Tell You How Lucky He Is
In his book The Storyteller, both successful Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl the Punk, and lucky Dave Grohl the Everyman, come out smiling.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Revel in Longstanding Chemistry on ‘Barn’
Neil Young’s latest set resonates as fervently composed and heartfeltly topical, and the band are as committed as ever to authentic and vigorous performance.
Why 2022 Looks Like the Best Year Ever for Livingmore
Livingmore’s Alex Moore and Spencer Livingston make magical music in the aftermath of the pandemic, going with a “totally different vibe” for their next album.
Melvins Go Acoustic But Still Sound Somehow Like, Well, the Melvins
At its finest, Melvins’ Five-Legged Dog is downright transgressive, suggesting all sorts of alternate-history narratives for these Washington-bred weirdos.
Pearl Jam Keep the Flame Burning at the Ohana Festival
Seeing Pearl Jam in 2021 feels like chicken soup for the soul for those who feel a religious sentiment about the ’90s alternative rock revolution.
How Dave Grohl Changed the Mythology of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl crushes the bad boy of rock ‘n’ roll persona that the Rolling Stones rely on and raises the bar with simple, humble, badass happiness.
‘Ten’ at 30: How Pearl Jam’s Iconic Debut Became a Massive Hit
Thirty years on, Pearl Jam’s debut album Ten feels more like a traditional classic rock album than many of its early 1990s peers.
Alice in Chains’ ‘MTV Unplugged’ Is a Grunge Staple and a Series Standout
Twenty-five years after its release, Alice in Chains’ MTV Unplugged is an essential grunge album and a career-high point for the band.
Mudhoney’s ‘Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge’ Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
Sub Pop gives loving, reverent treatment to Mudhoney’s sophomore album. Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge celebrates its 30th birthday.
L7’s Major Label Catalog Is Salvaged From Out-Of-Print Limbo With 3-CD Box
L7’s new box set Wargasm: ‘The Slash Years 1992-1997’ reminds us how essential the band’s classic material was—and still is.
30 Years of The Jesus Lizard’s Emotional, Meaningless ‘Goat’
The Jesus Lizard’s emotional yet meaningless 1991 album, Goat is full of head-spinning, swinging derangement that still leaves listeners reeling.