Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
40 Years Ago: Journey’s ‘Frontiers’ Signals the Beginning of the End
Expectations were high when they stepped into a California studio to record a follow up to 1981's 'Escape.'
Top 10 Jeff Beck Songs
He had a long, varied career playing the roles of sideman, band member and group leader.
Top 15 Reissues of 2022
Box sets, expanded classic LPs and albums from the vaults top the list of the year's best.
Beatles, ‘Revolver Special Edition (Super Deluxe)': Album Review
Band's most revolutionary work gets remixed and expanded for new box set.
Planet of the Apes Movies Ranked Worst to Best
It's a mad house! A mad house!
Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Return of the Dream Canteen': Album Review
Their second album of 2022 is not as good as the first one.
Todd Rundgren, ‘Space Force': Album Review
Studio wizard teams up with Sparks, the Roots, Rivers Cuomo and others for collaborative semi-concept LP.
Top 100 Live Albums
These are more than just concert souvenirs or stage documents from that awesome show you saw last summer.
Reissue Roundup: Summer Sets From Blondie, Lou Reed and More
Box sets, expanded albums and previously unreleased recordings highlight the past months' best archival releases.
Ozzy Osbourne, ‘Patient Number 9′: Album Review
Solo LP 13 follows in the footsteps of 2020's star-packed, career-revitalizing 'Ordinary Man.'
Top 10 Double Albums
Releasing a double album in the '60s and '70s was a rite of passage. But which one was best?
Jack White, ‘Entering Heaven Alive': Album Review
His second album of the year, this one's for fans of his less experimental side.