Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
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25 Years Ago: Peter Gabriel Takes Off His Masks for the Dark and Personal ‘Us’
Over the years, Peter Gabriel had written about faith healers, suicidal poets and political martyrs, among others. With 'Us,' he turned his gaze inward.
Prince’s ‘Fallinlove2nite’ Becomes Part of Two Media-Savvy Moments: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
When the time was right – on his terms, of course – Prince had a canny way of re-joining the zeitgeist.
35 Years Ago: Psychedelic Furs Reach a Creative Peak by Stirring in a Bit of Pop on ‘Forever Now’
'Forever Now' straddles – and perfectly balances – two distinct Psychedelic Furs eras.
Prince Celebrates Girl Power in Stomping, Youth-Fueled ‘FixUrLifeUp': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Hanging around a brash group of younger women inspired Prince toward a late-career rebirth.
Prince Continues a Conversation on Society’s Failings With ‘Dreamer': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
The guitar-driven "Dreamer" built upon an underrated part of Prince's legacy: His role as a fighter for justice.
Prince’s ‘Right Back Here in My Arms’ Soundtracks a Season of Loss: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
He didn't know it at the time, but "Right Back Here in My Arms" perfectly echoed the approach Prince ultimately took in dealing with unimaginable pain.
Prince Assumes a New Disguise on ‘Partyman': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
During a period in which he was just beginning to deeply explore the pitched battles between good and evil, Prince found Batman and the Joker to be the perfect proxies.
30 Years Ago: Mr. Mister Take on Weightier Issues With ‘Go On…,’ Then Disappear
After the breakout success of 1985's 'Welcome to the Real World,' Mr. Mister made the mistake of getting serious.
25 Years Ago: Bob Mould Finally Finds Deserved Commercial Success With Sugar’s ‘Copper Blue’
Nirvana arrived and Bob Mould said he knew, right then, that guitar records were back.
Prince Blends the Old School and the Futuristic on ‘Love': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
After fully embracing his stirring past on 2004's 'Musicology,' Prince began to push the envelope again on the follow up.