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nilsson
When Newman met Nilsson.
by Noel Murray
 

Past Articles

 
the impressions LP
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
How a Chicago trio filled 1968 with straight-talking soul.
by Jason Heller
 
thecult
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
Here's what a great band sounded like before it became embarrassing.
by Kyle Ryan
 
pegboy
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
How a Chicago band refined and perfected years of playing punk into a classic album.
by Jason Heller
 
dre
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
A rap innovator's mournful, haze-clearing album.
by Nathan Rabin
 
jennings
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
When an outlaw gets reflective.
by Steven Hyden
 
laughing hyenas
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
This Michigan band's greatest album is no laughing matter.
by Jason Heller
 
chisel
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
A decade ago, Ted Leo already had more than enough ideas, and he somehow made most of them work.
by Scott Gordon
 
bee gees
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
Before they ruled the disco universe, they practiced inspired copying.
by Steven Hyden

Recent Articles

 
material issue cover
Permanent Records: Albums from The A.V. Club's Hall of Fame
How one band turned bitter rejection into triumphant pop, even if no one was listenng.
by Nathan Rabin
 
Simple Minds
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
How a Scottish band learned to do the big rock sound as well as anybody.
by Noel Murray
 
jchurch
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
The A.V. Club's hall of fame welcomes a standout album from the band of the late Lance Hahn.
by Kyle Ryan
 
the jam
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
With its third album a band started hitting all the right notes.
by Jason Heller
 
beulah coast is never clear
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
A songwriter's raging ego found its home in a delirious pop overload.
by Scott Gordon
 
stewart
Permanent Records: Albums From The A.V. Club's Hall Of Fame
This is why people love Rod Stewart.
by Steven Hyden