From the Record Crate

From the Record Crate is about looking back. It’s about reaching into your music collection and pulling out an old favorite, or looking through dollar bins for older CDs you’ve never heard. It’s as much about obscure albums you’ve never heard as it is about albums that are constantly ranked among the all-time greatest.

From the Record Crate: The Killers – “Sam’s Town” (2006)

In 2004, The Killers released Hot Fuss and became one of the most notable names…

From the Record Crate: Matchbox 20 -“Yourself or Someone Like You” (1996)

Before “Unwell” became Lite FM fodder and Rob Thomas hit the top of the charts…

From The Record Crate: Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” (1991)

Not to make any generalizations, but September 24, 1991 was a really great day for…

From the Record Crate: Game Theory – “The Big Shot Chronicles” (1986)

Scott Miller is one of the ultimate cult figures in rock and roll: He was…

From the Record Crate: Jay-Z – “The Blueprint”

The summer of 2001 was Jay-Z’s make-it-or-break-it moment. His penchant for escalating tensions and engaging…

From the Record Crate: John Lennon – “Imagine” (1971)

What do you think of when you hear the name John Lennon? He’s an icon…

From the Record Crate: Beyoncé – B’Day (2006)

First off, Happy 35th Birthday to Beyoncé. Secondly, Happy 10th Birthday to album artist Beyoncé.…