In 1980 Paul McCartney released his second solo abum. Misunderstood and too far ahead of its time, the album was trashed. A look back.
Category: Review
May 13 2025
New Order’s second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss
In 1985 New Order released their second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss. Even better than Blue Monday? A look back!
May 06 2025
André 3000 – 7 piano sketches
On May 6, 2025, André 3000 released an EP: 7 piano sketches. A good description of what the EP entails. A review.
May 05 2025
Van Hunt and the story of his irresistible album The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets.
In 2015 Van Hunt released his genius The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets., a modern old-school funk and soul album. A look back!
Apr 26 2025
Chaparelle – Western Pleasure
The debut album by Chaparelle is a pleasant surprise, country in the best possible form: authentic, classic and beautiful songs.
Apr 24 2025
World Party release highlight Goodbye Jumbo in 1990
In 1990 World Party released their second (and best) album. The story of World Party and the Goodbye Jumbo album!
Apr 21 2025
Sault – 10
Just before Easter 2025 Sault does what it does so well: release an album that once again leaves the competition far behind. A review!
Apr 14 2025
Eels – Royal Albert Hall: a glorious bummer rock night
In 2014 Eels was on tour and stopped by at the London Royal Albert Hall. A night filled with initimate, moving bummer rock!
Apr 08 2025
Parliament – God bless Chocolate City and its vanilla suburbs
In 1975 Parliament released Chocolate City, a tribute to Washington D.C. Read the full story about the birth of p-funk!
Apr 07 2025
Parliament – Chocolate City – Reissue liner notes
In 2003 Parliament’s Chocolate City was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Mar 27 2025
The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus
During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift!
Mar 26 2025
The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews
A small (initially, but now huge) selection of original reviews of The New Power Generation’s Exodus album.
Mar 11 2025
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the classic Déjà Vu
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!
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