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, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
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Jethro Tull, ‘The Zealot Gene': Album Review
Ian Anderson resurrects band name for rousing return to flute-driven rock 'n' roll.
50 Years Ago: Aretha Franklin Shows Off Range on ‘Young, Gifted and Black’
Queen of Soul covers the Beatles, Elton John and Nina Simone on her most far-reaching LP.
Ronnie Spector Dies at Age 78
Singer found fame as the voice on some of the '60s' greatest songs and as the original "bad girl of rock 'n' roll."
Elvis Costello and the Imposters, ‘The Boy Named If': Album Review
Sixty-seven-year-old legend strips down and conjures some old-school frenzy on 29th LP.
Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Billy Joel and More
Deluxe box sets, expanded classic LPs and other treasures highlight the latest batch of archival releases.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse, ‘Barn': Album Review
Veteran singer-songwriter teams up with his best backing band for typically loose and spontaneous set.
Sting, ‘The Bridge': Album Review
Fifteenth solo album takes stock of modern problems – from pandemic to politics.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, ‘Raise the Roof': Album Review
Second collaboration between Led Zeppelin singer and bluegrass star is as majestic as the first.
Duran Duran, ‘Future Past': Album Review
New Romantic gods keep their recent streak going with 15th LP.
Elton John, ‘The Lockdown Sessions': Album Review
Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and others join legend on new collaborative LP.
Rolling Stones, ‘Tattoo You (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Four CDs document the era surrounding the band's last great record.
Santana, ‘Blessings and Miracles': Album Review
Old hand returns to familiar formula for 26th album, with mixed results.