The Ayatollah of Rock

All hail "Love Rollercoaster," a sweet slice of funk brought to us by the Ohio Players. There is not enough funk in this world, so we welcome every bite of funk that has been fed to us and every band that cooks it. Oh, Ohio Players, the sins that have...

All hail Boogie Down Productions! Their track "The Bridge Is Over" cemented dis records and rap feuds as legitimate branches of the art form! From 3rd Bass to Kool Moe Dee to 50 Cent, a rapper's best work will come in the form of a well-thrown bitch-slap. But nothing in...

All hail Jurassic 5! They were a breath of fresh air, bringing pleasure and fun back to the type of hip-hop listened to by indie-rock fans. But they did not come alone -- and the group that came with them, the Black Eyed Peas, has turned from a fun bit...

All hail R.E.M.! They were the jingle-jangle morning of indie rock, and their latest albums areŠnot bad for a bunch of old farts. For all the great tunes, we have held our tongues in regard to goofy frontman Michael Stipe. But no longer. For releasing yet another of those tiresome...

All hail "Are You Gonna Go My Way." That slice of '70s-meets-'90s mass-market rock was a nice break from the sour-faced caterwauling of the "alternative" years. But Lenny Kravitz has far outstayed his welcome, and now he has debased himself for Absolut vodka. For slapping on the assless chaps and...