
James Stafford


Throwback Thursday: That Time Johnny Rotten Was on ‘Judge Judy’
Where does the frontman of the Sex Pistols go when he's looking for justice? To the syndicated television chambers of Judge Judith Sheindlin, of course.

Cover Stories: Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Siamese Dream’
The little girls on the cover of Smashing Pumpkins' 1993 breakthrough were immortalized as friends forever. But who are they? And are they still so close?

Cover Stories: Muse, ‘Absolution’
If you ever thought the artwork for Muse's 2003 full-length looks a lot like a classic Pink Floyd album cover, there's a good reason for that.

25 Years Ago: Bad Religion Sharpen Their Edge ‘Against the Grain’
Just before they entered the major label grinder, Southern California hardcore punk leaders Bad Religion unleashed an acerbic attack on modern malaise.

15 Years Ago: The New Pornographers Debut With ‘Mass Romantic’
The Canadian indie rock supergroup emerged during the first year of the 21st century with a power pop sound rooted deeply in the past.

30 Years Ago: The Jesus and Mary Chain Dish Out ‘Psychocandy’
Sure, they didn't really know how to play their instruments. That didn't stop the Jesus and Mary Chain from setting out to conquer the world.

When Nirvana Unplugged For MTV and Created Another Landmark Album
On Nov. 1, 1994, Nirvana released one of the decade's definitive albums, 'MTV Unplugged in New York.'

Cover Stories: Neutral Milk Hotel, ‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’
What connects Neutral Milk Hotel and R.E.M.? You're looking at it.

29 Years Ago: Beastie Boys Bridge the Rap and Rock Divide With ‘Licensed to Ill’
Well, now here's a little story we've got to tell about three bad brothers you know so well.

13 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Release the Artsy and Experimental ‘Riot Act’
Adrift in mid-career doldrums, Pearl Jam grappled with devastating loss and political angst by releasing one of their most muscular and weird albums.