Category: Review

Paul McCartney experiments on his second solo album

Paul McCartney - McCartney II (spotify.com)

In 1980 Paul McCartney released his second solo abum. Misunderstood and too far ahead of its time, the album was trashed. A look back.

New Order’s second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss

New Order - The Perfect Kiss - Video closer (apple.com)

In 1985 New Order released their second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss. Even better than Blue Monday? A look back!

André 3000 – 7 piano sketches

André 3000 - 7 piano sketches (instagram.com/andre3000)

On May 6, 2025, André 3000 released an EP: 7 piano sketches. A good description of what the EP entails. A review.

Van Hunt and the story of his irresistible album The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets.

Van Hunt - The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets. (facebook.com/theofficialvanhunt)

In 2015 Van Hunt released his genius The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets., a modern old-school funk and soul album. A look back!

Chaparelle – Western Pleasure

Chaparelle - Western Pleasure (instagram.com/chaparelle)

The debut album by Chaparelle is a pleasant surprise, country in the best possible form: authentic, classic and beautiful songs.

World Party release highlight Goodbye Jumbo in 1990

World Party - Goodbye Jumbo (spotify.com)

In 1990 World Party released their second (and best) album. The story of World Party and the Goodbye Jumbo album!

Sault – 10

Sault - 10 (sault.global)

Just before Easter 2025 Sault does what it does so well: release an album that once again leaves the competition far behind. A review!

Eels – Royal Albert Hall: a glorious bummer rock night

Eels - Royal Albert Hall (spotify.com)

In 2014 Eels was on tour and stopped by at the London Royal Albert Hall. A night filled with initimate, moving bummer rock!

Parliament – God bless Chocolate City and its vanilla suburbs

Parliament - Chocolate City (georgeclinton.com)

In 1975 Parliament released Chocolate City, a tribute to Washington D.C. Read the full story about the birth of p-funk!

Parliament – Chocolate City – Reissue liner notes

Parliament - Chocolate City - Liner notes (discogs.com/apoplife.nl)

In 2003 Parliament’s Chocolate City was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!

The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus

New Power Generation - Exodus (youtube.com)

During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift!

The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews

The New Power Generation - Exodus - The reviews (apoplife.nl)

A small (initially, but now huge) selection of original reviews of The New Power Generation’s Exodus album.

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the classic Déjà Vu

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Live 1970 (forbes.com)

In 1970 the super quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young debuted. Déjà Vu turned into an instant classic. A look back.

Consolidated debuts with the militant The Myth Of Rock

Consolidated - The Myth Of Rock (spotify.com)

In 1990 the activist collective Consolidated released their miltitant debut album The Myth Of Rock. A look back!

Too Much Pressure: The Selecter’s debut album

The Selecter - Too Much Pressure - Promo (2-tone.info)

In 1980 The Selecter released their classic debut album Too Much Pressure. The 2 Tone ska revival was just beginning!