Buddy Guy impresses with the raw Sweet Tea

Buddy Guy - Sweet Tea (bol.com)

The story of the heavy Sweet Tea album by masterguitarist and vocalist Buddy Guy. Blues with a punk attitude!

Dr. Octagon

Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst (fakeorreal.net/pitchfork.com)

1996 Saw the release of the debut album by Dr. Octagon, an alien surgeon with a bad track record. A look back!

Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning

Van Halen - Fair Warning (discogs.com)

In 1981 Van Halen released their darkest and heaviest album. Eddie Van Halen took charge and emerged with Fair Warning!

Greatest Hits? Crass – Best Before 1984

Crass - Best Before 1984 - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1986 Crass released a compilation album, a true Greatest Hits album? By Crass? The story of Best Before 1984.

Prince – Ten years later…

Prince 1958-2016 - Live 1986 (mensjournal.com/apoplife.nl)

Prince died ten years ago. Does that still matter, did it ever? Why musical history is crucial, especially in these times.

The 25 best Doors songs

The Doors - Feaured image (apoplife.nl)

As a tribute to The Doors, A Pop Life presents a compilation of 25 of the best songs of the influential and controversial band.

Rain Tree Crow, Japan part II?

Rain Tree Crow (discogs.com)

In 1991 Japan Japan returned one last time under the moniker Rain Tree Crow: the story of a beautful, but doomed album.

The Brothers Johnson

The Brothers Johnson - Look Out For #1 - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1976 The Brothers Johnson made their debut with Look Out For #1, the start of a short lightning-fast career. A look back.

Underworld’s spectacular Second Toughest In The Infants album

Underworld - Second Toughest In The Infants - Featured image (apoplife.nl)

In 1996 Underworld released their masterpiece and dance classic Second Toughest In The Infants. A look back!

Nick Drake – Bryter Layter

Nick Drake - Bryter Layter (rollingstone.com)

In 1971 Nick Drake released his second album: the beautiful, melancholy, jazzy folk of Bryter Layter. Read the story here!