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![These compilations are notable for three distinct reasons: 1. Both have great cover images. The infamous “butcher” cover for Yesterday and Today speaks for itself. However, I prefer the Hey […]](https://explodedgoat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/heyjudealbum-115x115.jpg "The Beatles – Yesterday and Today; Hey Jude")
The Beatles – Yesterday and Today; Hey Jude
Posted on January 20, 2014 | No CommentsThese compilations are notable for three distinct reasons: 1. Both have great cover images. The infamous “butcher” cover for Yesterday and Today speaks for itself. However, I prefer the Hey […] -
The Beatles – Let It Be
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Beatles eke it out, and Phil Spector cleans up. Rating: A- -
![Yeah, I shelled out for The Smile Sessions (2011). And I rate it as highly as I do the 2004 version. Here’s the rub: Like Sgt. Pepper, that other beast […]](https://explodedgoat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sunflower-115x115.jpg "The Beach Boys – Sunflower")
The Beach Boys – Sunflower
Posted on December 10, 2011 | No CommentsYeah, I shelled out for The Smile Sessions (2011). And I rate it as highly as I do the 2004 version. Here’s the rub: Like Sgt. Pepper, that other beast […] -
![The CD format makes this album seem cleverer than it is. Subtracting bonus tracks, the CD of Parachute is thirteen songs long, while the LP is ten. The first three […]](https://explodedgoat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/parachute-115x115.jpg "The Pretty Things – Parachute")
The Pretty Things – Parachute
Posted on October 6, 2009 | No CommentsThe CD format makes this album seem cleverer than it is. Subtracting bonus tracks, the CD of Parachute is thirteen songs long, while the LP is ten. The first three […] -
![At the age of 26, Nick Drake died from an overdose of antidepressants. There was something vaguely adolescent about him: His suffering could be insufferable, his mannerism mannered. Yet he […]](https://explodedgoat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bryterlayter-115x115.jpg "Nick Drake – Bryter Layter")
Nick Drake – Bryter Layter
Posted on February 20, 2009 | No CommentsAt the age of 26, Nick Drake died from an overdose of antidepressants. There was something vaguely adolescent about him: His suffering could be insufferable, his mannerism mannered. Yet he […] -
![Captain Beefheart is an acquired taste. He approaches the blues from the outside in: Straddling the avant-garde, forgoing at times the “mama heartbeat” rhythm so germane to pop, his freak-outs […]](https://explodedgoat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/decals-115x115.jpg "Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band – Lick My Decals Off, Baby")
Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band – Lick My Decals Off, Baby
Posted on February 20, 2009 | No CommentsCaptain Beefheart is an acquired taste. He approaches the blues from the outside in: Straddling the avant-garde, forgoing at times the “mama heartbeat” rhythm so germane to pop, his freak-outs […] -
![“Jabberwock II” The stuff of lovely generosity — so like pale raven George, step inside the rococo Church of Spector and be emboldened (or at least lost in the maze). […]](https://explodedgoat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2001/10/All-Things-Must-Pass-115x115.jpg "George Harrison – All Things Must Pass")
George Harrison – All Things Must Pass
Posted on October 13, 2001 | No Comments“Jabberwock II” The stuff of lovely generosity — so like pale raven George, step inside the rococo Church of Spector and be emboldened (or at least lost in the maze). […]