U2 Goes Minimalist on ‘With or Without You’U2 Goes Minimalist on ‘With or Without You’U2 almost got sick of 'With or Without You' before Bono helped rescue the slow-building song from the trash heap. It became the band's first No. 1 U.S. hit.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With 'Out of Time'How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With 'Out of Time'Gutsy and creatively free, 'Out of Time' did things other R.E.M. albums hadn't.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Paul McCartney Tabs Beck, St. Vincent for 'III Imagined' AlbumPaul McCartney Tabs Beck, St. Vincent for 'III Imagined' AlbumA new collaborative project expands on former Beatle's most recent LP. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With 'Collapse Into Now'How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With 'Collapse Into Now'Instead of falling apart amid the usual rock-band squabbles, they left on their own terms. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
R.E.M.'s Farewell: Answering Five 'Collapse Into Now' QuestionsR.E.M.'s Farewell: Answering Five 'Collapse Into Now' QuestionsUCR contributors debate the album's musical merits and speculate about the band's future (or lack thereof). Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Listen to Pearl Jam's New 'Gigaton' AlbumListen to Pearl Jam's New 'Gigaton' AlbumBand's 11th album and first since 2013 finds them with a new producer.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Foo Fighters Complete 10th AlbumFoo Fighters Complete 10th AlbumDave Grohl says he’s “so f---ing proud” of ‘Concrete and Gold’ follow-up.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pearl Jam, 'Gigaton': Album ReviewPearl Jam, 'Gigaton': Album ReviewBand moves into another decade on 11th LP, sounding as furious and introspective as ever.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Why the Coronavirus Is Now Threatening Concerts and FestivalsWhy the Coronavirus Is Now Threatening Concerts and FestivalsAs worry grows over large gatherings, could COVID-19 lead to cancellation of rock's biggest season? Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Wilco and Sleater-Kinney Announce 'It's Time' TourWilco and Sleater-Kinney Announce 'It's Time' TourIndie bands will hit the road for a series of dates in August. Dave LiftonDave Lifton