Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ and the Reinvention of Pop
Nirvana and company may have killed off '80s rock. But if pop was dead, its "king" Michael Jackson had successfully created alternatives.
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How the New Jack Swing Movement Redefined an Era
New Jack Swing was the soundtrack to young America of the late 1980s and early 1990s in the same vein that Motown was the soundtrack to young America of the 1960s.
You Can Feel the Venue’s Heartbeat on Every Page of ‘Showtime at the Apollo’
How do we measure the status of a performer's Holy Grail like the Apollo Theater in 2019? Ted Fox and James Otis Smith's beautifully realized, updated graphic history brings this rich history to life.
Prince Shall Forever Remain the Enigma: ‘This Thing Called Life’
Instead of cherry-picking facts and quotes, Joseph Vogel lets Prince's legacy shine in all its vague and erratic splendor.
Phil Collins: Singles
The main question with Singles is this: does Phil Collins really deserve all the critical revilement he's gotten for decades?
Prince and Michael Jackson: The Rivalry and the Revolution
Deemed As polar opposites by the media, part of what made the Prince v Jackson rivalry so compelling was their similarities.
Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Something as fresh and lively as Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall results in a rare enhancement of what you already have come to know and love.
Does Michael Jackson’s Work Contain the Stuff of Genius?
Steve Knopper’s highly readable biography MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson lays out a credible case for Jackson to be considered along those lofty lines, and not simply as a supreme entertainer.
Ivy Walker: Ivy Walker
Ivy Walker's self-titled debut album is moved by a sense of nostalgia that never really recalls a specific time and place.
Queen: Forever (take 2)
Yes, this is another Queen compilation, but it's not hard to make a good case for Forever.
There Isn’t a Single Insertion in ‘There Goes Gravity’ That Isn’t Intriguing
An invaluable look into the lives of our most adored musicians, written with wit, humility, and vibrancy by one of our most revered music journalists.