Ryan Reed is a freelance music/culture writer/editor. He also contributes to Rolling Stone, Relix Magazine, Revolver, Pitchfork, and other publications.
Ryan Reed
Cruise to the Edge 2024: Review
Despite some frustrating technical hiccups in the 2024 edition, Cruise to the Edge still feels like some kind of weird sanctuary for prog fans.
The 10 Heaviest Jethro Tull Songs
From obscure outtakes ("Saturation") to set list staples ("Aqualung").
All 207 Yes Songs Ranked Worst to Best
Yes have survived because they've been willing to endlessly adapt. But which experiment worked best?
How Rush Wrangled Rabbits for Quirky ‘Presto’ Cover
Art director Hugh Syme talks to UCR about the prog-rock trio's playful cover of the 1989 LP.
50 Years Ago: A Fan Plays Drums With the Who
Thrust onstage, Scott Halpin settled in with a shot of brandy.
The 10 Weirdest Genesis Songs
Prog band painted plenty of bizarre pictures, from "Slippermen" to giant, human-hating hogweed.
Yes Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Best
From failed pop experiments to symphonic prog masterpieces.
Top 25 American Classic Rock Bands of the ’60s
The '60s are often thought of as the decade when the Brits dominated rock, but there was still plenty to love in the U.S.
Final Albums: 41 of Rock’s Most Memorable Farewells
From 'Abbey Road' and 'Icky Thump' to 'Goodbye' and 'Everything Must Go.'
Rock’s Best Summer Soundtrack Songs
When blockbuster films meet blockbuster songs — from 'Eye of the Tiger' to 'The Lion King'
The 10 Weirdest Rush Songs
From the pseudo-Asian sounds of "Tai Shan" to the jokey rapping on "Roll the Bones."
The 10 Heaviest Rush Songs
From the early Zeppelin-isms of "What You're Doing" to the grunge-y attack of "Stick It Out."