Dig out those old faded bell bottoms and sashay back to 1975 as Christopher Long revisits Heart Like a Wheel, the trailblazing breakout record from Linda Ronstadt. Midnight Cowgirls singer-guitarist Blaise Dahl also offers some sparkling commentary on this celebrated set.

Dig out your mom’s old Max Factor kit, retrieve her retired fishnets and stilettos, and jump onboard with Christopher Long as he struts back to Aladdin Sane, the 1973 glam masterpiece from David Bowie. Florida horror punk guru Chuck Lazaras also conjures up some scary commentary.

In 1976, the only thing Christopher Long wanted for Christmas was a copy of Wings Over America, the new LP from Paul McCartney & Wings. His parents refused to buy it for him. And in this installment, Chris reflects on the triple-live set, calling it “a beautiful record.” Special guest author Bryan Dumas agrees completely — sorta.

Christopher Long takes a look (and a lick) at his all-time favorite record, Candy-O, the 1979 sophomore set from The Cars. Colorado rock star ice cream icon Freezerp sweetens the conversation with a few thoughts on a couple of his personal favorite Candy-O tracks.

Longtime Ink 19 staff writer Christopher Long spent almost the entire year consuming and writing about new music. Here are his personal Dirty Dozen: the 12 records that made his heart the happiest in 2024.

Almost Fiction (Phase 2 Records). Review by Christopher Long.

Seek Asylum From Myself. Review by Misty Marcus.

Electro Melodier (Thirty Tigers Records). Review by Misty Marcus.

Season of Self-Loathing (Phase 2 Records). Review by Christopher Long.