In 1983 Peter Gabriel releases his first live album: Plays Live. A look back at an essential album in Gabriel’s body of work.
Category: Review
Jun 02 2023
The Smashing Pumpkins and the underrated Adore
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.
May 27 2023
Malcolm McLaren mixes world music with hip-hop: Duck Rock
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.
May 19 2023
The complete Liquid Liquid story: Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon
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).
May 07 2023
The Smashing Pumpkins – ATUM
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!
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.
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