In 1986 David Lee Roth released his solo debut album. The rocking, uplifting, funny party album Eat ‘Em And Smile.
Jul 01 2026
A Pop Life 10 years old!
My A Pop Life blog has been live 10 years today. A time top reminisce, celebrate, look back at the past and ahead to the future!
Jun 24 2026
Easy listening with The Mike Flowers Pops
A joke or a parody? The Mike Flowers Pops conquered the Britisch Isle with their easy listening shtick. A look back.
Jun 17 2026
Van Halen pounds on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
In 1991 Van Halen returned to its hardrock roots on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Could Sammy do what Dave did so well?
Jun 08 2026
Disappointing classics
Every music lover occasionally buys an album that doesn’t sit right or is downright awful. A little personal overview.
May 28 2026
The story of Electronic
In 1991 Electronic’s debut album was released. Read all about the collaboration of New Order’s Bernard Sumner and The Smiths’ Johnny Marr.
May 15 2026
Buddy Guy impresses with the raw Sweet Tea
The story of the heavy Sweet Tea album by masterguitarist and vocalist Buddy Guy. Blues with a punk attitude!
May 07 2026
Dr. Octagon
1996 Saw the release of the debut album by Dr. Octagon, an alien surgeon with a bad track record. A look back!
Apr 29 2026
Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning
In 1981 Van Halen released their darkest and heaviest album. Eddie Van Halen took charge and emerged with Fair Warning!
Apr 27 2026
Greatest Hits? Crass – Best Before 1984
In 1986 Crass released a compilation album, a true Greatest Hits album? By Crass? The story of Best Before 1984.
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