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
Drive-By Truckers, ‘Welcome 2 Club XIII': Album Review
Band sidelines political commentary for a nostalgic look back at its roots on 14th album.
35 Years Ago: The Cure Reach Pop Heaven With ‘Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me’
Robert Smith aimed big on band's seventh album and was rewarded with a worldwide hit.
Def Leppard, ‘Diamond Star Halos': Album Review
First album in seven years from glam-metal vets pulls thematic inspiration from their favorite artists.
Wilco, ‘Cruel Country': Album Review
Jeff Tweedy and band get back to their roots on two-LP, 12th record.
The 10 Heaviest Led Zeppelin Songs
Music doesn't get much heavier, or better, than this.
Clash, ‘Combat Rock / The People’s Hall': Album Review
Classic lineup's final LP from 1982 gets an extra disc of unreleased tracks and outtakes.
Black Keys, ‘Dropout Boogie': Album Review
Following roots-nodding covers LP 'Delta Kream,' duo gets back to basics for 11th record.
Rolling Stones, ‘Live at the El Mocambo': Album Review
Legendary 1977 small-club set, sampled on 'Love You Live,' finally released in its entirety.
The Smile, ‘A Light for Attracting Attention': Album Review
Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood spin away from Radiohead ... but not too far.
25 Under the Radar Albums From 1972
You've heard classics by David Bowie, the Rolling Stones and Neil Young hundreds of times. Now it's time to go deeper.
Jack White, ‘Fear of the Dawn': Album Review
First of two 2022 albums marks return to guitar-hero territory after 2018's experimental 'Boarding House Reach.'
Envy of None, ‘Envy of None': Album Review
Guitarist Alex Lifeson's first project since Rush's breakup isn't quite what you'd expect.