Vinyl: Dan Fogelberg, Souvenirs
Dan Fogelberg’s 1974 sophomore album Souvenirs, discovered at a church rummage sale, showcases a blend of folk, country and bluegrass under the “easy‑rock” banner. The record was produced by Joe Walsh and features vocal contributions from Eagles members Don Henley and Glenn Frey as well as Graham Nash. Its lead single “Part of the Plan” earned substantial radio play and helped launch Fogelberg’s national touring partnership with the Eagles. The album set the stage for four more releases in the next five years, cementing his place in 1970s soft‑rock history.
Want To Get Into Vinyl?
A consumer upgraded from a $40 Victrola to an Audio‑Technica AT‑LP60X turntable bundled with Edifier R1280DB speakers, paying $369 during a sale. The package includes built‑in USB connectivity and a pair of bookshelf speakers, and was paired with a $158...
Review: Tomorrow, the War
Max Watman, a veteran nonfiction author known for immersive reporting, releases his first novel, "Tomorrow, the War," a 400‑page historical fiction set in antebellum Virginia. The story follows two young men—Jed, a poor white teen, and Raleigh, an enslaved musician—through...
Government Project: Why We Revived This Lost Classic
Senior fellow Kevin Kosar partnered with AEI Press to revive Edward C. Banfield’s 1951 classic *Government Project*, issuing a new paperback in December 2024. The book, a detailed case study of the New Deal‑era Casa Grande Valley Farms cooperative, quickly...
Music Biographies: Moon, Elton, and Prog Rock
The article reviews three recent music books: Tony Fletcher’s biography of The Who’s drummer Keith Moon, Elton John’s candid memoir "Me", and David Weigel’s survey of progressive rock’s rise and fall. Each book uncovers personal struggles, creative triumphs, and the...