Dec 17th, 2008 · By the time Vauxhall and I came around in 1994, Morrissey had already wooed the world. His fourth solo effort was a bit of a return to the jangly Smiths style, but as Morrissey has proved over and over again since then, he just keeps perfecting it.
Dec 17th, 2008 · With Snowflake Midnight, the psych-rock vets Mercury Rev embraced open-source technology, allowing them to experiment with audio effects designed by people across the globe. Steve Lillywhite produces the session from Avatar Studios in New York City.
Nov 6th, 2008 · In 1983, Big Country wrote anthemic rock songs, but featured an unlikely lead instrument — the bagpipes. The unexpected sound of "In a Big Country" became a Top 20 single, but their debut album, The Crossing, offered so much more beyond its novelty.
Nov 6th, 2008 · In the early '80s, The Pretenders were one of the biggest new wave bands around. The band has existed in various formations since then — all fronted by Chrissie Hynde — and now display their new sound in an acoustic Lillywhite Session.
Oct 15th, 2008 · The La's only recorded one album, but the self-titled record from 1990 features gem after gem of infectious guitar-pop, including the hit single, "There She Goes." The main songwriter, Lee Mavers, notoriously fired multiple band members and producers because, according to Mavers, none of them got it.
Oct 15th, 2008 · The Strokes' rhythm guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. joins host David Dye for a Lillywhite Session recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City. Here, his band performs four songs from his second album, Como Te Llama?
Sep 17th, 2008 · On Peter Gabriel's third self-titled album, producer Steve Lillywhite made sense of the disparate elements that the sometimes-great second album could not. The 1980 release showcased a more song-oriented Gabriel, but also a more bleak side of the former Genesis frontman.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Doveman's front-to-back cover of the Footloose soundtrack gets the multi-track treatment with Steve Lillywhite behind the boards. Thomas Bartlett's understated delivery and beautiful piano work is an homage to the joys of youth.