Ryan Reed

Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
From 'Abbey Road' and 'Icky Thump' to 'Goodbye' and 'Everything Must Go.'
Band's 1977 LP gets subtly modernized face-lift in new edition.
New Pollstar report analyzes "thousands of box-office reports" dating back to early '80s.
From synth-heavy prog epic "Carouselambra" to distorted folk oddity "Hats Off to (Roy) Harper."
From the pseudo-Asian sounds of "Tai Shan" to the jokey rapping on "Roll the Bones."
Track appears on upcoming revamped edition of 1977 LP.
Prog band painted plenty of bizarre pictures, from "Slippermen" to giant, human-hating hogweed.
Tool breaks down user streams into colors, using highly specific genres.
Band played 18-song set heavy on 'Unlimited Love' and 'Stadium Arcadium.'
From the early Zeppelin-isms of "What You're Doing" to the grunge-y attack of "Stick It Out."
From the jazz-fusion chaos of "Sound Chaser" to the orchestral-rock surge in "Spirit of Survival."
Despite numerous band dropouts and logistical challenges, floating fest remained catnip for prog lovers.