Roundtable

The candidates are in. Here's what we think.

Our writers give thanks for the year's best rock and roll.

From the 1970 original to 2003's 'Naked' version to 2021's new mixes, UCR writers debate which release holds up the best.

Thirty years after his death, the Queen singer's legacy is as strong as ever.

Axl Rose's tortured opus has many moments of genius — and a good bit of bloat.

Would band's 1991 masterpiece be even better if it was a half-hour shorter?

Can metal's most famous album be improved with some subtractions?

They'd just debuted a new lead singer when the old one released his first solo album.

Four UCR writers examine the singer-songwriter's landmark 1971 album on its golden anniversary.

Five writers discuss the band's back-to-basics 1991 album.