Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
Top 30 Rock Albums of 2023
Big returns, genre moves and records by reliable legends mark the year's best.
25 Under the Radar Albums From 1973
Sure, you could listen to that classic LP again. Or you could give some of these records a spin.
Top 40 Albums of 1983
Pop, new wave, punk and rock collided in a year that opened possibilities.
Eagles Add More Dates to Their ‘Long Goodbye’ Farewell Tour
A half-dozen more dates across North America expand band's run with Steely Dan.
Metallica Bassist Was Once Caught in a Manson Family Shootout
Robert Trujillo remembers the time his family hid in a shower as bullets flew.
Duran Duran, ‘Danse Macabre': Album Review
Halloween-inspired 16th LP features Rolling Stones and Talking Heads covers plus obscurities from their catalog.
Duff McKagan, ‘Lighthouse': Album Review
Guns N' Roses bassist's third solo LP takes rootsier, more contemplative path than his band.
Neil Young Archives Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Unreleased LPs, concert recordings, classic bootlegs and more from one of the deepest vaults in rock history.
The Rolling Stones, ‘Hackney Diamonds': Album Review
First LP of original material in 18 years is also the first since the death of Charlie Watts.
Wilco, ‘Cousin': Album Review
Follow-up to 'Cruel Country' steers in the opposite direction.