Kurt Loder’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 13 reviews, going back to 1983, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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Writes for

• Rolling Stone 1983–2006 · 13 reviews

What they review

• Rock 46%
• Folk, Country & Americana 23%
• Indie & Alternative 15%
• Metal & Punk 8%

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Every review

All genresFolk, Country & AmericanaIndie & AlternativeMetal & PunkPopRockAll years200619841983

Album	Outlet	Their score	Breakdown	Published
Neil Young and Crazy HorseRagged Glory	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	90 4.5/5	86	2006
RamonesToo Tough to Die	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	80 4/5	77	1984
Richard ThompsonHenry the Human Fly	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	80 4/5	79	1984
Richard & Linda ThompsonI Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight“Check out our album review of Artist's Henry the Human Fly on Rolling Stone.com.”	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	90 4.5/5	93	1984
Pink FloydThe Final Cut“Check out our album review of Artist's The Final Cut on Rolling Stone.com.”	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	100 5/5	65	1983
Roxy MusicAvalon	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	80 4/5	86
RushGrace Under Pressure	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	60 3/5	52
The PoguesIf I Should Fall from Grace with God	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	80 4/5	88
Meat PuppetsMeat Puppets II	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	80 4/5	92
Lou ReedNew Sensations	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	80 4/5	78
Cyndi LauperShe’s So Unusual	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	70 3.5/5	84
Bruce SpringsteenThe Rising	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	100 5/5	83
U2The Unforgettable Fire	Rolling Stone via Wikipedia	60 3/5	86

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