Master of the Moon

Dio

Master of the Moon

September 7, 2004

Hard Rock

There's something about a post-millennium album cover that features a giant blue-horned minion of Satan in pre-pounce with an illuminated crystal ball in its leathery hand that simply warms the soul, and the fact that it adorns a record called Master of the Moon can mean only one thing: Dio. RJD's final studio album may not be his best, but it's hardly his worst.

- James Monger

1980-1986

Dicks

1980-1986

April 8, 1997

Alternative/Indie Rock

Texas was not an easy place to be a punk rocker in the early '80s, but as a gay Maoist with a penchant for dressing in drag, Gary Floyd learned to be fearless long before he teamed up with three musicians just as gutsy as he was. The Dicks were one of the most explosive and satisfying bands to emerge from the '80s hardcore scene, and this collection features most of their finest recorded moments, including the iconic "Hate the Police" and "I Hope You Get Drafted."

- Mark Deming