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
Warren Zevon Albums Ranked Worst to Best
A songwriter's songwriter covered by everyone from Linda Ronstadt to Bob Dylan, he never lost his caustic wit, even when knocking on heaven's door.
Top 10 Jeff Beck Songs
He had a long, varied career playing the roles of sideman, band member and group leader.
Top 10 Songs of 1978
Bands were suddenly blending in disco bounce and punk fury. It wasn't always an easy mix, but they kept rock 'n' roll alive.
Iggy Pop, ‘Every Loser': Album Review
Punk godfather reclaims his crown, with a little help from some friends.
Beatles, ‘Revolver Special Edition (Super Deluxe)': Album Review
Band's most revolutionary work gets remixed and expanded for new box set.
How the Rolling Stones Survived the ’80s
By the time this decade was drawing to a close, they were barely left standing.
Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Patient Number 9′: Album Review
Solo LP 13 follows in the footsteps of 2020's star-packed, career-revitalizing 'Ordinary Man.'
Megadeth, ‘The Sick, the Dying … and the Dead!': Album Review
Metal band's 16th album, and first in six years, sticks close to the plot.
Top 10 Double Albums
Releasing a double album in the '60s and '70s was a rite of passage. But which one was best?
20 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Gets the Band Back Together on ‘The Rising’
The Boss' first album in 18 years with the E Street Band also surveyed hope and heartbreak in the aftermath of 9/11.
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.
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.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Unlimited Love': Album Review
Prodigal guitarist returns for band's 12th album, unsurprisingly evoking '90s nostalgia.
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, More
Year is off to a slow start, but a handful of new archival sets make up for it.
Jethro Tull, ‘The Zealot Gene': Album Review
Ian Anderson resurrects band name for rousing return to flute-driven rock 'n' roll.
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."
Top 15 Reissues of 2021
The year's best archival releases include deluxe box sets, expanded anniversary editions and long-lost recordings from the vault.
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.