Paul McCartney entered the '70s with the Beatles in his rearview window. They'd obviously be quite an act to follow. Then ...

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Along with Mütiilation’s “My Way,” Vondur’s “Love Me Tender” arguably ranks among the most amusing black metal covers of all time. Vondur’s take on Elvis Presley ironically epitomizes the very essence ...

Do you have the time to listen to “Basket Case” on a flailing Big Mouth Billie Bass? To mark three decades of Dookie, Green ...

Speaking of Pretzel Logic, the band’s greatest album is filled with outstanding songs. “Charlie Freak,” a woeful, galloping portrait of a forgotten junkie, maybe its most underrated track. Fagen’s ...

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Columbia Records Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Billy Joel’s third studio album, Streetlife Serenade, which was a top 40 hit for the future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Released Oct. 11, 1974, the ...

What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend. I will always love you, Dolly,” said Dolly ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...