It's nearly impossible to talk about classic downtempo albums without mentioning Air's universally adored debut, Moon Safari. A painlessly hip blend of analog synths, weightless organs, and sly  …

When you're dealing with probably the single most recognizable name - and voice - on Earth, it's easy to get the idea that you've already heard everything there is to hear. It's also easy to be  …

If you want to really sink your teeth into the deepest, juiciest Michael Jackson discoveries, you've got to go back to his wonder years in the Jackson 5. Start finding out exactly "What You Don't Know" …

Frank Zappa may have given birth to the "shut up 'n' play yer guitar" idea, but it took Joe Satriani to make guitar instrumentals a viable commodity on the mainstream rock scene. For more than 20 years …

Joe Satriani may be the unchallenged king of the guitar shredders, but when he's not starting fires with his six-string sparks, his playing reveals a wider range than you might realize. "Come On Baby"  …

Pop, prog, get-down rock 'n' roll - Ambrosia did it all, making music for every mood. Feeling adventurous? Dive into the intricate twists and turns of their sprawling art-rock excursions. Looking for t …

Sure, the band named after the "nectar of the gods" provided the soundtrack for a million backseat smooches with their radio-ready pop nuggets. But just below the smooth surface of those airtight hits  …

Big hair, go-go boots, and a my-way-or-the-highway stance inherited directly from her famous father, Frank - these were the most obvious aspects of Nancy Sinatra, pop star, and they go hand-in-hand wit …

Counting off their three-minute, three-chord sonic explosions with a "one, two, three, four!" the Ramones launched into the likes of "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "Beat On the Brat" like they were charging enem …