1985 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color

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1985 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!

Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda

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In 2010 Prince released the album 20Ten. It coincided with a show in Werchter, Belgium. The story of July 10, 2010!

Prince and the America Extended Version!

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The story of the excellent Extended Version of Prince’s final Around The World In A Day maxi-single America!

Queen disappoints with The Game

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Queen heralded the 1980s with a disappointing album. The Game was poppier than before and contained too much fillers. A look back.

Neil Young wrestles death, addiction and guilt on Tonight’s The Night

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Two years after recording it, Tonight’s The Night was released in 1975. A heavy, initimate, depressive, yet beautiful album. A look back.

Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill

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In 1995 Alanis Morissette conquered the world with Jagged Little Pill. A look back at one of the best selling albums of all time.

Bryan Ferry translates sadness into beauty on Boys And Girls

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In 1985 Bryan Ferry released Girls And Boys, an unexpected hit for the former Roxy Music front man. A look back!

TLC and the exquisite Waterfalls

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In 1995 TLC released the beautiful Waterfalls, one of the best songs coming out of the 1990s. The story of a classic!

I Just Can’t Stop It: The Beat’s debut album

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In 1980 The Beat released their debut album I Just Can’t Stop It, filled with great songs. A look back at a ska-revival classic.

Springsteen vs Trump

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Springsteen vs Trump. Criticism on the administration from Bruce Springsteen is followed by childlish reactions (and lies) from the White House.