Results for The Current's 893 Essential Albums, numbers 893 to 800.

Artist Chris Larson is creating a video installation called Land Speed Record, named after the 1981 Hüsker Dü album and inspired by the history of the 7th Street Entry. The installation, which will be on display at the Walker Art Center from June 9 to Jan. 8, features video exploring objects damaged in a 2011 fire at the childhood…

Cyndi Lauper sat down with Oake & Riley in the basement of the Electric Fetus to talk about her 11th studio album, 'Detour,' which is out Friday, May 6.

“Paisley Park,” the phrase, is everywhere in Prince’s past. It’s a song from his 1985 album Around the World in a Day; it’s also the name of Paisley Park Records, a label, active from 1985 to 1994, that signed artists such as Sheila E., Carmen Electra, and Mavis Staples. Most notably, the phrase serves as shorthand for Paisley Park Studios, which officially…

Elvis walked down Lonely Street to the top of the charts; the Beatles released 'Get Back'; Peaches and Herb had a No. 1 hit and it felt so good; Cleveland was selected for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen was born Today in Music History.

Cloud Cult, Courtney Barnett and the Lumineers are inducted to the Hall of Fame; Nathaniel Rateliff, Mason Jennings and Lucius make debuts; and the Lumineers are at No.1 for the first time since releasing their new album.

The list of rock performers who could have been considered Prince’s peers in terms of pure musical talent is very short, but near the top of it would surely be Paul McCartney. At McCartney’s Wednesday night show at Target Center — the first of a two-night stand — the former Beatle paid tribute to our…

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about 1981. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Prince’s star on the wall of First Avenue has been painted gold — but not by First Avenue. “Somebody did a guerrilla paint job,” says club employee (and legendary music photographer) Dan Corrigan. (Bring Me The News) The U.S. Attorney for Minnesota and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration have joined the investigation into Prince’s death. “The…

Haley Bonar's next album, 'Impossible Dream,' will be released in August 2016. On May 4, Bonar released an advance single from the album; entitled 'I Can Change,' the song invites introspection to the rhythm of insistent drums.