Category: Review

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).

The Smashing Pumpkins – ATUM

The Smashing Pumpkins - ATUM (stereogum.com)

The Smashing Pumpkins – ATUM, A rock opera in 3 parts. Isn’t that a bit pretentious? Hell yes, but in spite of that, does it fare well? Yes!

Timbuk3 – Eden Alley

Timbuk3 - Eden Alley (spotify.com)

Timbuk3 and their second album Eden Alley. The story of an undervalued album and an underrated band. A look back.

Japan and the story of Adolescent Sex

Japan - Adolescent Sex (spotify.com)

In 1978 Japan debuted with Adolescent Sex, an album the band seemed to be ashamed of later on. Rightfully so? A look back.

Yes Sir, I Will: Crass on its way out

Crass - Live Cumbria May 1984 (wikipedia.org/rockchix.canalblog.com)

In March 1983 Crass released one of the most unlistenable albums of all time: Yes Sir, I Will. And yet, it was still impressive. The complete story!

Roxy Music also convinces with the second album: For Your Pleasure

Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure - Poster (recordmecca.com)

Early 1973 Roxy Music released their second album. Nowadays, many regard it as their best album. A look back on an impressive sequel to an already amazing debut.

Roxy Music – For Your Pleasure – The reviews

Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure (spotify.com)

For Your Pleasure, the second Roxy Music album received a lot of attention from the press in 1973. All the reviews I was able to gather online have been brought together in this subarticle.