While the instant accessibility of music yields a ton of minor hits with far fewer major ones, we still managed to uncover a few gems in 2010.

Guys may not be allowed to show their true feelings, but at least we had albums like Joe Jackson's Laughter & Lust and the "Garden State" soundtrack to lean on in tough times.

Directors like David Fincher, Michael Bay and Spike Jonze got their start by telling rock stars to act like rock stars. Check out our list of music video directors who jumped to the big screen.

Green Day and Lady Gaga were two of the biggest acts at Lollapalooza, but who drew the bigger crowd? David Medsker chronicles his weekend at Grant Park.

They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. These 15 musicians disagree.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has its prejudices when it comes to selecting those worthy enough for induction. Here are 10 artists who have gotten the shaft.

You never forget your first concert, particularly if you had Kiss or Green Day pop your cherry.

They say you get your whole life to make your first album, and two weeks to make your second. These 20 artists could have used a bit more time.

Our music staff provides a 21st Century Breakdown, singling out the best and worst albums, artists, songs and more from the 2000's.

Hey, stalkers need a soundtrack too! Check out our list of stalker anthems, love songs for the spineless and murder ballads.

Okay, so it may be harsh to say your favorite band sucks, but there are all sorts of popular artists that some of our music writers just don't get. Elvis Costello and Nine Inch Nails, we're looking at you....

Writing about music is like dancing about architecture, but you may be surprised by just how many great books there are for the literate music fan.