Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Top 10 Double Albums
Releasing a double album in the '60s and '70s was a rite of passage. But which one was best?
Rolling Stones Live Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Many of the band's concert records sound like quick cash-grabs or stop-gaps between studio LPs, but there are gems to uncover.
Reissue Roundup: Spring Sets From Elton John, the Stones and More
Expanded sets and unearthed archival material from Prince, Neil Young and others highlight past few months.
The 10 Heaviest Led Zeppelin Songs
Music doesn't get much heavier, or better, than this.
Clash, ‘Combat Rock / The People’s Hall': Album Review
Classic lineup's final LP from 1982 gets an extra disc of unreleased tracks and outtakes.
Rolling Stones, ‘Live at the El Mocambo': Album Review
Legendary 1977 small-club set, sampled on 'Love You Live,' finally released in its entirety.
25 Under the Radar Albums From 1972
You've heard classics by David Bowie, the Rolling Stones and Neil Young hundreds of times. Now it's time to go deeper.
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, More
Year is off to a slow start, but a handful of new archival sets make up for it.
Eddie Vedder, ‘Earthling': Album Review
Pearl Jam frontman releases his first proper solo LP, bringing along some famous friends for the ride.
Ronnie Spector Dies at Age 78
Singer found fame as the voice on some of the '60s' greatest songs and as the original "bad girl of rock 'n' roll."
Top 15 Reissues of 2021
The year's best archival releases include deluxe box sets, expanded anniversary editions and long-lost recordings from the vault.
Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Billy Joel and More
Deluxe box sets, expanded classic LPs and other treasures highlight the latest batch of archival releases.
‘No Time to Die': Movie Review
Daniel Craig suits up one final time as 007.
Lindsey Buckingham, ‘Lindsey Buckingham': Album Review
First solo album since Fleetwood Mac split is more of the same from oddball-genius singer and guitarist.
The Best Albums From Rock’s Coolest Bootleg Label
Authors of 'A Pig's Tale: The Underground Story of the Legendary Bootleg Label Trade Mark of Quality' pick their favorite records for UCR.
Metallica and Various Artists, ‘The Metallica Blacklist': Album Review
More than 50 artists take on rock legends' 1991 classic for occasionally wobbly, sometimes engaging tribute record.