Pop-Rock | Audio Notes

Dire Straits (1978)

I heard “Sultans of Swing” on a playlist this morning, and had to listen to Dire Straits’ entire debut album.

Floyd hits differently on a good system. Tonight’s listen to their 1973 masterpiece proved this is the case.

Donald Fagen’s “True Companion” blends early-’80s sci-fi melancholy with the ancient pulse of Homer.

Some notes on Zeppelin’s fifth studio release in 1973: a hell of a record, even if the recording quality is inconsistent.

To deviate from the norm: some notes on Rush’s 1981 masterpiece—a staple of my life’s soundtrack since its release.

Some notes on Led Zeppelin’s second offering—one of the best!

A true Fagen classic from the ’80s and his first solo album.

Listening notes on a long-time favorite from Phil Collins: his initial solo album is a stunner.

Some thoughts about Rickie Lee Jones’ eponymous debut. Someone tell me why it took me so long to discover this album.

Peart’s lyrics in this song are rich, reflecting the many faces of inspiration in our lives.