Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
The 10 Heaviest Rush Songs
From the early Zeppelin-isms of "What You're Doing" to the grunge-y attack of "Stick It Out."
The 10 Heaviest Yes Songs
From the jazz-fusion chaos of "Sound Chaser" to the orchestral-rock surge in "Spirit of Survival."
Cruise to the Edge 2022 Review: Without Yes, Festival Floats On
Despite numerous band dropouts and logistical challenges, floating fest remained catnip for prog lovers.
The 10 Heaviest Pink Floyd Songs
From the 7/4 grind of "Money" to the bluesy thrust of "Young Lust."
The 10 Heaviest Genesis Songs
From the Bonham-like drums of "Squonk" to the knotty guitar riff of "Down and Out."
Rush, ‘Moving Pictures (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Prog-rock trio has always been a tidy bunch, never accumulating much of an archival scrap pile.
All 180 Genesis Songs, Ranked Worst to Best
From "Mama" to "No Son of Mine," from "Firth of Fifth" to "Eleventh Earl of Mar."
How a Resilient Neil Peart Powered Rush’s ‘One Little Victory’
Bassist Geddy Lee once highlighted 'Vapor Trails' single as a drum favorite, saying Peart's part "blew [him] away."
10 Songs Genesis Haven’t Played on Their Latest Reunion Tour
For any venerated band with 15 albums, building a set list is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle.
Duran Duran Announce 2022 North American Tour
Nile Rodgers and Chic will open eight of 14 announced dates.
Keith Richards Books Charity Reunion Show With X-Pensive Winos
Mavis Staples, Warren Haynes and Melissa Etheridge will also perform at 2022 Love Rocks event.
Eminem and Duran Duran Lead Rock Hall Race After Million Votes
Pat Benatar, Dolly Parton and Eurythmics round out top five of 2022 fan tally.