Your Favorite Rock Album Doesn’t Have to Be Everyone Else’s Favorite

One person loves the early records. Another prefers the album where the band tried something different. Someone else will defend the one that always lands at the bottom of the lists.
Rock Album Covers Deserve a Spot on the Wall

You can probably picture the cover of a favorite album without looking it up. Sometimes the artwork sticks with you just as much as the songs.
Buying Vinyl for a Collector? Check the Edition First

A September 28 article from Prog reported that Yes’ Keys To Ascension: The Studio Recordings is planned for a January release. The announcement includes standard and limited blue double-vinyl editions, along with a CD version.
Is a Deluxe Album Box Set Worth Giving as a Gift?

A favorite album can be a great gift. A giant box of that album, extra recordings, and live shows? That takes a little more thought.
Shopping for a Stevie Nicks Fan? A Book Could Be a Good Place to Start

Buying a gift for a serious music fan can take some detective work. They may already have the albums, the shirt, and a favorite concert poster. A book gives you another direction to try. In a September 15 PEOPLE interview, writer Rachel Brodsky discussed her book Lessons & Lace. It looks at Stevie Nicks’ life […]
CDs Are Getting Attention Again. Should You Give One as a Gift?

Reuters reported on September 1 that renewed demand for CDs helped increase U.S. recorded music revenue during the first half of 2026. Streaming remained the biggest source of revenue, but physical albums were getting some attention, too.