Matt Springer
Billy Joel Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock ranks Billy Joel albums, from worst to best.
Elton John Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock counts down every Elton John album, from worst to best.
When Red-Hot Elton John Released the Close-to-Classic ‘Caribou’
Elton John's 'Caribou' is a step down from some of his best-known '70s albums, but still has its charms.
How Elton John’s Debut ‘Empty Sky’ Hinted at Greatness to Come
This isn't a bad record by any means, but it remains a product of the time.
How Paul McCartney Returned to Form, Again, on ‘Flaming Pie’
The former Beatles star has been around long enough to boast several comebacks over the years.
When Tom Petty Gave in to the ’80s on ‘Let Me up (I’ve Had Enough)’
There's a dark, evil creature shambling through the back catalogs of the greatest rock artists ever, and it's called the '80s.
Top 10 Albums of 1989
This was the Year of the Classic Rock Comeback.
Elton John’s Strangest Collaborations
From the start of his career, Elton John has been a collaborator – but some make more sense than others.
Is Remastering Always A Good Idea?
Did Bruce Springsteen break 'Born to Run' by remastering it?
Bruce Springsteen, ‘American Beauty’ – EP Review
We review Bruce Springsteen's new EP, 'American Beauty.'