Our 8th Anniversary
Eight years ago on October 10, 2010, we launched Modern Rock Review, the first of are (now) five websites which make up the River of Rock music network. It is incredible to think … Read more…
“The Rising” by Bruce Springsteen
September 10, 2018 Written by Bruce Springsteen Produced by Brendan O’Brien Recorded at Southern Tracks Studio, Atlanta, GA, March 2002 Released on the album The Rising in July 2002 Following the tragedies of … Read more…
Remembering Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16th, 2018 at age 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Her name was nearly always followed by” The Queen of Soul”, a regal title she earned and represented throughout … Read more…
“Ramble On” by Led Zeppelin
September 3, 2018 Written by Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Produced by Jimmy Page Recorded at Juggy Sound, New York, 1969 Released on the album Led Zeppelin II in November 1969 Perhaps no … Read more…
“Moths” by Jethro Tull
August 26, 2018 Written by Ian Anderson Produced by Ian Anderson Recorded at Maison Rouge Studio, Fulham, England, January 1978 Released on the album Heavy Horses in April 1978 Jethro Tull’s eleventh studio … Read more…
“Freewill” by Rush
October 22, 2018 Written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson & Neil Peart Produced by Terry Brown & Rush Recorded at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec, August–November 1979 Released on the album Permanent Waves … Read more…
“I Don’t Want to Wait” by Paula Cole
August 12, 2018 Written by Paula Cole Produced by Paula Cole Recorded at Magic Shop, New York City, 1996 Released on the album This Fire in October 1996 “I Don’t Want to Wait” … Read more…
“All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix
August 5, 2018 Written by Bob Dylan Produced by Jimi Hendrix Recorded at The Record Plant, New York City, Summer 1968 Released on the album Electric Ladyland in October 1968 Perhaps the quintessential … Read more…
Our Growing Music Network
The River of Rock is a network of affiliated music-centric websites, privately owned and based in Pennsylvania. The core of our network are tour four “Rock Review” sites. Modern Rock Review is an international hub for … Read more…
“Funeral for a Friend” by Elton John
July 29, 2018 Written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin Produced by Gus Dudgeon Recorded at Château d’Hérouville, France, May 1973 Released on the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in October 1973 The … Read more…
“Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan
July 22, 2018 Written by Walter Becker & Donald Fagen Produced by Gary Katz Recorded at Village Recorders, West Los Angeles, CA, 1977 Released on the album Aja in September 1977 With the … Read more…
Top 9 Space Rock Songs
On this 49th anniversary of the first men on the moon, we’ve put together a list of the best space-oriented rock songs throughout the classic rock album era. 9. “Rocket Man” by Elton … Read more…
“Tennessee Flat Top Box” by Rosanne Cash
July 15, 2018 Written by Johnny Cash Produced by Rodney Crowell Released on the album King’s Record Shop in June 1987 “Tennessee Flat Top Box” was originally written and recorded by Johnny Cash … Read more…
“Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
July 8, 2018 Written by Eric Stefani & Gwen Stefani Produced by Matthew Wilder Released on the album Tragic Kingdom in October 1995 No Doubt mid nineties ballad, “Don’t Speak”, had a long … Read more…
“Up On Cripple Creek” by The Band
July 1, 2018 Written by Robbie Robertson Produced by John Simon Recorded at Pool House, West Hollywood, CA, Late 1968 Released on the album The Band in September 1969 Released on The Band’s … Read more…
“Roads to Moscow” by Al Stewart
June 24, 2018 Written by Al Stewart Produced by John Anthony Recorded at Trident Studios, London, April 1973 Released on the album Past, Present and Future in October 1973 “Roads to Moscow” is … Read more…
“Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran
June 17, 2018 Written by Eddie Cochran & Jerry Neal Capehart Produced by Eddie Cochran Recorded at Gold Star Studios, Hollywood, CA, March, 1958 Released as a single in July 1968 “Summertime Blues” … Read more…
“City of Blinding Lights” by U2
June 10, 2018 Written by Bono & U2 Produced by Steve Lillywhite Recorded at Hanover Quay Studios, Dublin, Ireland, 2003-2004 Released on the album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb in November 2004 … Read more…
“Rock You Like a Hurricane” by The Scorpions
June 3, 2018 Written by Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine & Herman Rarebell Produced by Dieter Dierks Recorded at Dierks Studios, Stommeln, West Germany, 1983 Released on the album Love at First Sting in … Read more…
“The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” by Traffic
May 27, 2018 Written by Steve Winwood & Jim Capaldi Produced by Steve Winwood Recorded at Island Studios, London, September 1971 Released on the album The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys in … Read more…