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.
British singer Paul McCartney in concert at the Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy. (Photo by David Lefranc/Kipa/Sygma via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 17: Emmylou Harris performs at Austin Convention Centre on March 17, 2011 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Andy Sheppard/Redferns)
Los Angeles – CIRCA 1987: Music legends Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers pose for a portrait in Hollywood, California (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images)
CIRCA 1972: The influential rock band Big Star L-R Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel and Alex Chilton pose for a portrait circa 1972. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Aerosmith concert. Joe Perry (b. 1950), American guitarist, and Steven Tyler (b. 1948), American singer, at a concert, November 1, 1976. (Photo by Christian Rose/Roger Viollet via Getty Images)
