A look into the history, storylines, and players on a given album. What was the historical context surrounding a given record’s creation? What songs stand out, and what impact did the LP have on music history—both in the moment and over the course of the following years and decades? Writers can also examine the album cover itself and its impact on fans. But mostly, the piece should include a deep dive into the tracks: who wrote them and what impact they had on the band, songwriters, and listeners.
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 19: Musician Prince is seen on stage at the 36th NAACP Image Awards at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 19, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Prince was honored with the Vanguard Award. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Heavy metal group Motley Crue (L-R Vince Neil, Mick Mars Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx) pose for a portrait in December 1981 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chris Walter/Getty Images)
(Original Caption) MGM's Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid directed by Sam Peckinpah stars James Coburn as Garrett, the outlaw turned lawman who stalks Billy the Kid, played by Kris Kristofferson. Gordon Carroll produced the original screenplay by Rudy Wurlitzer, which is the dramatic tale of pursuit and confrontation at the end of the last century. The Metrocolor, Panavision film also stars Richard Jaeckal, Katy Jurado, Chill Wills, and Jason Robards Jr., with Bob Dylan. (Photo by Getty Images)
