Rock didn't dominate the '80s the way it did the '70s, but there were still some great classic rock albums from the decade, ...

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Rock music has shaped culture for generations. The bands who defined it left legacies that transcend time, influencing ...

Indie Basement is a weekly column on BrooklynVegan focusing on classic indie and alternative artists, “college rock,” and new and current acts who follow a similar path. There are reviews of new ...

Can soft rock also rock hard? These classics by Gerry Rafferty, Fleetwood Mac, and others offer a definitive and rocking ...