In 1970 the super quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young debuted. Déjà Vu turned into an instant classic. A look back.
Feb 25 2025
Consolidated debuts with the militant The Myth Of Rock
In 1990 the activist collective Consolidated released their miltitant debut album The Myth Of Rock. A look back!
Feb 15 2025
Too Much Pressure: The Selecter’s debut album
In 1980 The Selecter released their classic debut album Too Much Pressure. The 2 Tone ska revival was just beginning!
Jan 24 2025
LCD Soundsystem and the story of the debut album!
In 2005 LCD Soundsystem released their debut album: an impressive tour-de-force which is still one of my all time favorites!
Dec 24 2024
Wham! – Last Christmas: the ultimate Christmas feeling?
In 1984 Wham! released the Christmas classic Last Christmas. The intended number 1 that didn’t quite make it. A look back.
Dec 21 2024
Zappa 69 years old: Philly ’76
In 2009 the live album Philly ’76 was released. Frank Zappa with an entirely new band and Lady Bianca. A great posthumous release.
Dec 11 2024
Malcolm McLaren mixes R&B and opera on Fans
In 1984 Malcolm McLaren released his second solo album: Fans. Once again a unique piece of work, which combined R&B with opera. A look back!
Dec 01 2024
Time Zone introduces rapcore, the story of World Destruction
Time Zone brought the worlds of hip-hop and (post)punk together: World Destruction was a whirlwind of anger and frustration. A look back!
Nov 23 2024
The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President)
Late 1999 the superb compilation The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President) was released. An introduction to Fela!
Nov 19 2024
Save De Kuip!
The Rotterdam Kuip is likely to disappear as a concert location. Save De Kuip!
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