In 1981 the English anarcho-punk collective released a Christmas single in ‘true’ festive style: Merry Crassmas!
Category: Review
Dec 07 2021
Cerrone – Love In C Minor
In 1976 disco bubbled up from the undergound. Europe played its part as well. Cerrone made a disco classic with Love In C Minor!
Nov 22 2021
Sly Stone’s masterpiece There’s A Riot Goin’ On
Sly & The Family Stone’s masterpiece There’s A Riot Goin’ On was released in November 1971. The story behind an impressive work of art.
Nov 14 2021
Prince’s Controversy: a new breed, stand up, organize!
In 1981 Prince released his fourth album. Controversy was a remarkable album that kickstarted multiple new developments. A look back.
Nov 12 2021
Prince – Controversy – Press
Controversy, the album and the tour, were met with great enthusiasm in the press, as was the case with its predecessor Dirty Mind. However, attention in Europe was minimal. A collection of press clippings.
Nov 11 2021
Review: ABBA – Voyage
Guest author Edward provides us with his take on the new ABBA album Voyage!
Nov 01 2021
The Sound and the superior From The Lions Mouth
The story on the fantastic second album by The Sound, the heavily underestimated and undervalued masterpiece From the Lions Mouth.
Sep 02 2021
Urban Heroes released their Live album in 1981
In 1980 Dutch band Urban Heroes burst into the scene with a great debut album. One year later Live was released: a beautiful document.
Aug 30 2021
Cleo Sol – Mother
Recently Cleo Sol released a beautiful and impressive album, dealing with her newfound motherhood and a look back on that of her mother. Listen and shiver!
Aug 26 2021
Army Of Lovers and the ultracamp of Massive Luxury Overdose
In 1991 Army Of Lovers had their major break through in Europe. It was campy, humourous, ironic and uplifting. Was that all though?
Aug 18 2021
Prince & The Revolution overwhelm The Netherlands
On August 18, 1986 I witnessed Prince live for the very first time. I wasn’t prepared for this overwhelming, exciting and pure genius show!
Aug 09 2021
Scientist Rids The World Of The Evil Curse Of The Vampires
The story about the fantastic reggae dub classic Scientist Rids The World Of The Evil Curse Of The Vampires!
Jul 31 2021
Sinatra At The Sands
In 1966 Frank Sinatra released his first live album. A definite highlight, the story about Sinatra At the Sands.
Jul 24 2021
Roxy Music and the superb Viva!
Following five studio albums in three years, Roxy Music needed a short break, but not without almost thoughtlessly releasing one of the best live albums of all time: Viva! Roxy Music.
Jul 21 2021
Roxy Music – Viva! Roxy Music – The reviews
Roxy Music’s Viva! was the band’s first live album. It got some rave reviews at the time, some of which are assembled here.
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