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Articles by Martin Chilton

Best Eagles Album Covers: 10 Classic Artworks Ranked And Reviewed
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Best Eagles Album Covers: 10 Classic Artworks Ranked And Reviewed

From iconic band portraits to striking evocations of decadence, the best Eagles album covers defined the country-rock heroes’ career.

Greetings From LA: Tim Buckley’s Frisky Missive From The City Of Angels
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Greetings From LA: Tim Buckley’s Frisky Missive From The City Of Angels

Sounding ‘real good to rub downs’ – according to its creator – ‘Greetings From LA’ found Tim Buckley working up a lusty honky-tonk sound for the 70s.

‘On The Beach’: A Dark Treasure From Neil Young’s “Ditch Trilogy”
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‘On The Beach’: A Dark Treasure From Neil Young’s “Ditch Trilogy”

Recorded while Neil Young felt lost at sea, ‘On The Beach’ remains an intensely introspective masterpiece from ‘a period of disillusionment’.

‘The Envoy’: How Warren Zevon Changed Pace For His Fifth Dispatch
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‘The Envoy’: How Warren Zevon Changed Pace For His Fifth Dispatch

Another smart missive from a fearless songwriter, ‘The Envoy’ found Warren Zevon bringing synthesisers into his sound.

Best Mick Fleetwood Performances: 10 Career-Defining Songs
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Best Mick Fleetwood Performances: 10 Career-Defining Songs

With a unique feel and love of experimentation, the best Mick Fleetwood performances have powered Fleetwood Mac’s globe-straddling success.

Lorca: Behind Tim Buckley’s Radical, Poetic Leap Into The Unknown
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Lorca: Behind Tim Buckley’s Radical, Poetic Leap Into The Unknown

An attempt to ‘delve into areas that were virtually uncharted’, ‘Lorca’ was a crucial album in Tim Buckley’s uncompromising development.

One Of These Nights: The Eagles Album That Took It To The Limit
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One Of These Nights: The Eagles Album That Took It To The Limit

Described by Glenn Frey as ‘a quantum leap’, the ‘One Of These Nights’ album took Eagles one step closer to ‘Hotel California’.

Warren Zevon’s Self-Titled Album: A “Surrealistic” Autobiography
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Warren Zevon’s Self-Titled Album: A “Surrealistic” Autobiography

Recorded with the cream of 70s musicians, the songs on Warren Zevon’s self-titled album unfold like a well-developed story.

Sefronia: More Proof That Tim Buckley Was “A Natural Born Musician”
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Sefronia: More Proof That Tim Buckley Was “A Natural Born Musician”

Featuring memorable covers and what Tim Buckley felt was one of his best songs, the ‘Sefronia’ album found him singing as well as ever.

‘My Ride’s Here’: How Warren Zevon Became A “Travel Agent For Death”
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‘My Ride’s Here’: How Warren Zevon Became A “Travel Agent For Death”

Recorded while Warren Zevon was suffering from cancer, ‘My Ride’s Here’ was a typically dark-humoured meditation on life and death.

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