Martin Chilton

Articles by Martin Chilton

In Depth

Establishing Eagles as ‘a raw and funky presence’ in the country-rock scene, ‘On The Border’ paved the way for the group’s late 70s classics.

In Depth

Tapping into his childhood with ‘Reptile’, Eric Clapton turned ‘a dead duck’ into an emotional album with ‘a very strong core’.

In Depth

Written in the wake of rehab and a broken marriage, ‘Bad Luck Streak In Dancing School’ reflected Warren Zevon’s guilt and remorse.

List & Guides

Showing a range of emotions and musical styles, the best Tim Buckley songs mark him out as a unique songwriter that has never been matched.

List & Guides

Influencing everyone from The Beatles to Van Morrison, the best Everly Brothers songs sum up the innocence of 50s romance.

List & Guides

With help from some cutting-edge designers, the best Led Zeppelin album covers have become some of rock’s most era-defining artworks.

List & Guides

The best Warren Zevon songs reveal the songwriter – ‘a moralist in cynic’s clothing’ – to have been one of the most gifted talents in music.

In Depth

A masterpiece of subversive songwriting, the ‘Excitable Boy’ album found Warren Zevon joking about things no one had joked about before.

In Depth

The ‘spark plug’ behind Eagles’ greatest songs, Glenn Frey captured the spirit of southern California and captivated listeners worldwide.

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The debut album by the ‘blueswailing’ British icons, ‘Five Live Yardbirds’ marked Eric Clapton’s first appearance on record.

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