Journal

Albums, studios, guitar sound and routes through rock across countries and decades.

Rock without rigid borders

How to listen to classic rock, alternative and punk without treating genres as sealed boxes.

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The architecture of guitar sound

Why one instrument can sound clear, rough-edged or almost orchestral.

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Why the album still matters

Track order, contrasts and returning themes that can disappear when you listen on shuffle.

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Rock on the radio

What to listen for when choosing between familiar hits, alternative music and album discoveries.

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