In 1985 the Fine Young Cannibals released their soulful debut. The full story about the band’s meteoric rise and subsequent disbanding!
Nov 30 2025
Keith Jarrett – The Köln Concert
In 1975 Keith Jarrett released the double live album The Köln Concert. Everything pointed to a failure, but it turned out to be a triumph!
Nov 22 2025
Kanye West and his hip-hop masterpiece My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
In 2010 Kanye West released his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. A hip-hop masterpiece and one of the most important albums of all time. A look back.
Nov 15 2025
Etta James At Last!
Etta James released her debut album in 1960. Soul, gospel, blues and jazz blended together on this beautiful album!
Nov 08 2025
Motörhead – Ace Of Spades
In 1980 Motörhead released Ace Of Spades. The story of Lemmy, rock ‘n’ roll and an album that’s a true classic!
Nov 01 2025
Joni Mitchell experiments on The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
In 1975 Joni Mitchell released The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. The story of a, at that time, misunderstood masterpiece.
Oct 24 2025
Roxy Music and the story of Siren
In 1975 the classic Roxy Music run came to an end with the release of Siren, the fifth studio album. Read the full story here!
Oct 23 2025
The Smashing Pumpkins and the 28 (!) song masterpiece Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
In 1995 The Smashing Pumpkins released the fabulous double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Read the story here!
Oct 14 2025
INXS starts practicing with success on Listen Like Thieves
In 1985 INXS release their fifth album: Listen Like Thieves was the prelude to worldwide success. Read it here!
Oct 08 2025
In 1980 Talking Heads release the classic Remain In Light
In 1980 Talking Heads released their influential, experimental and exciting album Remain In Light. A look back at a masterpiece!
Translation / Vertaling
 | This page is also available in Dutch. Click on the flag. / Deze pagina is ook beschikbaar in het Nederlands. Klik op de vlag hiernaast. |
A Pop Life on Spotify!
 | The A Pop Life playlist is available now. Click on the link or the Spotify icon. |