Category: Review

Prince – The Hits The B-Sides – The reviews

Prince 1993 (Herb Ritts)

A small collection of reviews of the first Prince compilation album The Hits / The B-Sides. The press were enthused.

Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle

Prince - Lovesexy Live - Video stills (pinterest.com)

On September 9, 1988, Prince played his Lovesexy 88 show in Dortmund. A Dutch audience had to be present. Off to Germany and an unforgettable experience!

The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn****

The New Power Generation - Goldnigga (prince.com)

In 1993 The New Power Generation’s debut album Goldn**** was released. What was Prince’s role in it all? A look back.

A1 People – Fresh Juice

A1 People - Fresh Juice - Inside cover (discogs.com)

In 1998 A1 People released their, nowadays unavailable, debut album Fresh Juice. A retro dance album that still provides glorious escapsim.

Nothing Compares 2 U: Prince and Sinéad O’Connor

Nothing Compares 2 U - Prince & Sineád O'Connor (dutchcharts.nl)

In 1990 the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U reached out and touched millions because of the emotional interpretation by Sinéad O’Connor. A look back.

Wham! – The documentary

Wham! - The documentary (scotsman.com)

The documentary Wham! is the story of ‘only’ 4 years of world dominance and a true and sincere friendship.

The story of a rare flop, the movie Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Movie poster (13thdimension.com)

How in the world is it possible to treat the body of work by The Beatles like this? The incredible story of a rare monstrosity.

In 1978 Steel Pulse debuts with the impressive Handsworth Revolution

Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution (spotify.com)

In 1978 Steel Pulse released their debut album Handsworth Revolution. A classic in the (English) reggae. A look back at a flawless album.

Newpower Soul: music by New Power Generation or Prince/The Artist?

New Power Generation - Newpower Soul (discogs.com)

In 1998 the Newpower Soul album was released by New Power Generation. But, isn’t it just another Prince album? A look back.

The System and the emoto-electro of Sweat

The System - Sweat (spotify.com)

In 1983 The System debuted with the album Sweat. A unique combination of electro and emotion. The full story.

Janelle Monáe – The Age Of Pleasure

Janelle Monáe - The Age Of Pleasure (vinyl) (amazon.com)

Janelle Monáe and her latest album The Age Of Pleasure. The report of a sexy, yet somewhat predictable summer.

Peter Gabriel Plays Live

Peter Gabriel - Play Live full photo (youtube.com)

In 1983 Peter Gabriel releases his first live album: Plays Live. A look back at an essential album in Gabriel’s body of work.

The Smashing Pumpkins and the underrated Adore

The Smashing Pumpkins 1998 (reddit.com)

After reaching world domination The Smashing Pumpkins continued their career with the release of Adore, an album that was nothing like they had done before. A look back.

Malcolm McLaren mixes world music with hip-hop: Duck Rock

Malcolm McLaren 1983 (malcolmmclarenestate.com)

On May 27, 1983, Malcolm McLaren released his first solo album, a highly innovative album that brought hip-hop and world music together. The story of Duck Rock.

The complete Liquid Liquid story: Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon

Liquid Liquid - Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon (dominomusic.com)

In 2008 the compilation Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon was released, a look back on the short, yet influential career of Liquid Liquid (1981-1983).