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
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Molina, Talbot, Lofgren and Young, ‘All Roads Lead Home': Album Review
Crazy Horse members and their most famous collaborator team up for headline-sharing LP.
Depeche Mode, ‘Memento Mori': Album Review
Band's first album since death of co-founder Andrew Fletcher finds comfort in darkness.
U2, ‘Songs of Surrender': Album Review
Band looks back at four decades of music with 40 re-recorded songs from its storied history.
25 Under the Radar Albums From 1973
Sure, you could listen to that classic LP again. Or you could give some of these records a spin.
45 Years Ago: Blondie Preps for Greatness on ‘Plastic Letters’
Band's second album arrived seven months before breakthrough 'Parallel Lines.'
55 Years Ago: ‘Planet of the Apes’ Reveals Its Stinking Paws
First 1968 film kicked off a franchise that's still going strong decades later.
Five Reasons Warren Zevon Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
After nearly three decades of eligibility, the late singer-songwriter earned his first nomination in 2023.
Bob Dylan: ‘Fragments: Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17′: Album Review
Comeback record gets dissected over five discs and 60 tracks, revealing birth of late-career masterpiece.
Top 10 Jeff Beck Songs
He had a long, varied career playing the roles of sideman, band member and group leader.
Iggy Pop, ‘Every Loser': Album Review
Punk godfather reclaims his crown, with a little help from some friends.
Top 15 Reissues of 2022
Box sets, expanded classic LPs and albums from the vaults top the list of the year's best.
Neil Young Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Neil Young is one of rock's most brilliant, confounding, defiant and frustrating artists.
Bruce Springsteen, ‘Only the Strong Survive': Album Review
Rock legend dips into the soul songbook for covers LP.
Beatles, ‘Revolver Special Edition (Super Deluxe)': Album Review
Band's most revolutionary work gets remixed and expanded for new box set.
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.