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!
Category: Review
Apr 18 2023
Timbuk3 – Eden Alley
Timbuk3 and their second album Eden Alley. The story of an undervalued album and an underrated band. A look back.
Apr 07 2023
Japan and the story of Adolescent Sex
In 1978 Japan debuted with Adolescent Sex, an album the band seemed to be ashamed of later on. Rightfully so? A look back.
Mar 31 2023
Yes Sir, I Will: Crass on its way out
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!
Mar 23 2023
Roxy Music also convinces with the second album: For Your Pleasure
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.
Mar 22 2023
Roxy Music – For Your Pleasure – The reviews
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.
Mar 07 2023
Tears For Fears – The Hurting
In 1983 Tears For Fears released their debut album. The story of ‘primal scream’, unexpected success and sincere emotion.
Feb 28 2023
Frank Zappa at the Hammersmith Odeon London 1978
In 1978 Frank Zappa performed in London. The recordings were released posthumously on his 70th birthday. Another impressive release!
Feb 18 2023
Cat Power – You Are Free
In 2003 Cat Power released an album with her own material. It was called You Are Free, an impressive collection of haunting songs.
Feb 09 2023
Carmen Electra debuts on Paisley Park
In 1993 the Carmen Electra album was released on Paisley Park Records, was it a worthy release by a Prince satellite act?
Feb 08 2023
Carmen Electra – Promo video
Carmen Electra’s upcoming album was promoted during the European part of the Diamonds And Pearls tour in 1992 before the concerts. See the original promo video shown at those 32 shows.
Jan 28 2023
Zwan, the story of Mary Star Of The Sea
After disbanding the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan was unsure of his next step. It was Zwan, who released their first and final album in 2003. The story of Zwan and Mary Star Of The Sea.
Jan 20 2023
The world gets to know Kate Bush: the release of Wuthering Heights
In 1978 Kate Bush made her debut with the beautiful Wuthering Heights: the start of an exciting, innovative and bold career!
Jan 10 2023
Neil Young schocks with the release of Trans
In 1983 Neil Young releases the atypical Trans, an album with synthesizers and vocoders. An electronic album with a warm beating heart.
Dec 24 2022
Christmas With The Rat Pack
In 2007 I bought Christmas With The Rat Pack. A compilation of beautiful Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin.
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