In 1973 the album Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth by the group 24-Carat Black was released, their first and last album. The story of a forgotten masterpiece!
Category Archive: Music
Sep 05 2017
Music morning opening junior highschool
In 1983 the music lessons were altered: pop-music was treated seriously and we were allowed to bring our own music to school!
May 27 2017
School-journey, plaster and Fats Domino
What do a school-journey, plaster and Fats Domino have in common? Read about how I got into possession of an original 1960 pressing of Blueberry Hill.
Apr 05 2017
The best ABBA singles
ABBA: Sweden’s hitmachine. But no formula music. Beautiful, emotional music. Ingenious melodies and beautiful singing. Particularly thanks to Agnetha Fältskog!
Feb 05 2017
Divine – My First Album
Drag queen Divine got into music 35 years ago and emerged with My First Album: a great dance album!
Jan 29 2017
The ugliest albumcovers
After the greatest, now the ugliest albumcovers, including on not in my possession, expanded with visitors’ covers. Great watching!
Dec 10 2016
The best debut albums
The best debut albums of all times. Making your debut with a world renowned album is rare. But is it a curse or a blessing?
Nov 25 2016
Strongest & best-known band & artist logos
Music and branding go together, more and more. Logos are a part of that. An inventory of the strongest & best known band & artist logos.
Oct 21 2016
The best 12-inches
The medium 12-inch or maxi-single became hugely popular during the 1980’s. It created some beautiful music. A (small) inventory.
Sep 09 2016
Guilty pleasures
Guilty pleasures: a strange and peculiar phenomenon. Why the need measure and compare your musical taste to others think? However, the temptation is too big, even for me: a top 10…
Jul 29 2016
Frank Zappa’s Joe’s Garage still up to date
How an album from 1979 unfortunately sadly gains actuality. Via the Iranian revolution to the current day and time.