On Christmas Eve in 2015 LCD Soundsystem released a new single, Christmas Will Break Your Heart. Such bliss!
Dec 12 2020
The Clash top themselves with the stunning Sandinista!
1980 came to a fantastic end with the release of the impressive Sandinista! by The Clash: three albums filled with hiphop, jazz, dub, reggae, gospel, funk, rap, rockabilly, calypso, rock en disco!
Dec 05 2020
Bob Marley And The Wailers Live!, the best live album of all time?
In 1975 Bob Marley And The Wailers released the beautiful, impressive and classic Live! Reggae had arrived and was here to stay!
Nov 27 2020
Mayte also releases an album, Child Of The Sun
In 1995 Mayte released her first (and last) album on NPG Records. The story of that album and her introduction to and departure from Prince’s world.
Nov 21 2020
Sly And The Family Stone release one of the best compilations of all time
Sly And The Family Stone released one of the very best albums of all time in 1970: Greatest Hits. The best compilation album ever?
Nov 14 2020
Prince -The 15 best remixes!
This time the A Pop Life panel pondered the question which Prince remix was the best of them all and came up with the ultimate list!
Nov 07 2020
Kate Bush makes her comeback with the beautiful Aerial
After a twelve year abscence Kate Bush returned to the world of music in 2005. Aerial reminded everyone just how good and unique Kate Bush still was. A look back.
Oct 31 2020
Outkast releases the fantastic Stankonia!
After the impressive Acquemini, Outkast almost effortlessly equalled it in 2000: Stankonia. The story behind masterpiece number two!
Oct 25 2020
Today in 1980 Frank Zappa performed in Buffalo
On October 25th, 1980, Frank Zappa and his alien, perfect band played in Buffalo, New York. A look back on a fantastic show and release!
Oct 24 2020
Japan – Gentlemen Take Polaroids
Japan released their fourth album Gentlemen Take Polaroids in 1980. An album without any weak links. The story behind another classic Japan album.
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