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The Album First Came Out on May 23, 1972
May 23, 2022
By Austin Saalman
Randy Newman’s lyrical ferocity has always underscored his lush orchestral soundscapes, their rich and intricate pop melodies juxtaposed with grim narratives of dysfunctional personalities, including unrepentant bigots, lushes, television junkies, child murderers, warmongers, and ultimately, Vladimir Putin. More
Examining a Half Year of Trump (Plus Radiohead, Michael Stipe, Coldplay, Randy Newman, and Dirty Projectors)
Jul 21, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
It’s the half-year Trump anniversary so we’re leading with that this week. Mix in a little summary of his various misdeeds, and a collection of protest tracks the man has inspired and we’ve got ourselves a column. More
Reviews
Nov 18, 2025
By Hays Davis
Randy Newman is one of the boldest singer/songwriters ever to have had a major-label record deal, and by 1983 he was a lyrical satirist with few true peers. More
Aug 10, 2021
By Austin Saalman
It could very easily be that Randy Newman’s golden age occurred in the early-to-mid-’70s, although he has managed to keep his output fairly consistent over the past four decades, with a few unpleasant surprises and humorous reprieves still worth examining long after the fact. More
