James Stafford

U2 emerged out of Ireland with their debut in 1980 and the only thing bigger than their sound was their potential.

Jack White is the master of the hidden treasure. What surprises lurk in the cover of the White Stripes' 2003 album 'Elephant'?

The unofficial follow-up to the Postal Service's only album found footing in the mainstream thanks in part to Seth Cohen (from 'The O.C.').

Fiona Apple's first album in six years seemed destined for "lost album" status, then suddenly existed in two disparately interesting incarnations.

Although Stone Temple Pilots were initially written off by many as Pearl Jam imposters, their debut, 'Core,' was vital in ushering the '90s into the post-grunge era.

One writer who lived in Hollywood during the dying days of '80s hair metal recalls how Nirvana's 'Nevermind' instantly redefined pop culture in the '90s.

Who sticks a big bug on a little boy's lap? Meet Frank Kozik, the mind behind the Offspring's 'Americana' album cover.

This week's dustup between Jack White and Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is just the latest shot fired in a long line of actual battles of the bands.

The cover of U2's 1980 debut was originally a very literal image of young boy, but it was deemed too controversial for the U.S. release.

The darkest of L.A. guitarists meets the funkiest of monks for one of the most eccentric albums in the Chili's discography.

Overlooked in the U.S. upon its initial release, Blur's fourth album is now often considered a masterpiece of Britpop.

The last album to feature all four R.E.M. band members and recorded on the road, 'New Adventure in Hi-Fi' remains an underrated classic.