In 1986 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released the covers album Kicking Against The Pricks. The story of an exquisite experiment.
Aug 05 2026
Advertising 1966: The Beatles – Revolver
On August 5, 1966, when I was not yet six months old, The Beatles released one of their finest albums: Revolver!
Jul 28 2026
The 15 best R.E.M. singles
As a tribute to one the most successful alternative rock bands of all time, a compilation of the 15 best R.E.M. singles.
Jul 20 2026
Parliament introduces yet another new character – Dr. Funkenstein!
The story of Parliament’s Dr. Funkenstein, the figure “preoccupied and dedicated to the preservation of the motion of hips”!
Jul 07 2026
David Lee Roth – Van Halen: 1-0, the story of Eat ‘Em And Smile
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.
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