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RIP Ray Manzarek, 1939-2013

RIP Ray Manzarek, 1939-2013

Organist Ray Manzarek has died at the age of 74 following a years-long battle with cancer. Best known for his work with The Doors, Manzarek was a key component in shaping that group’s sound. The Doors are equally embraced and reviled. While certainly overrated in the grand scheme of pop music, they managed to produce a unique aesthetic in their four-year run,  which yielded six studio LPs and one live album (supplemented by numerous studio and stage releases following Jim [...]

bLISTerd: The 100 Best Albums of the ’70s: Part Three

bLISTerd: The 100 Best Albums of the ’70s: Part Three

P-Funk. Uncut funk. The bomb. We can’t have a best albums of the ’70s list without ‘em.

Spin Cycle: Jimmy Fallon, Blow Your Pants Off

Spin Cycle: Jimmy Fallon, Blow Your Pants Off

Late night host and musical comedian Jimmy Fallon’s second record, Blow Your Pants Off, collects memorable musical moments from his show. Check out our review to see how many laughs you’ll get from it.