Category: Review

Tears For Fears – The Hurting

Tears For Fears - The Hurting (spotify.com)

In 1983 Tears For Fears released their debut album. The story of ‘primal scream’, unexpected success and sincere emotion.

Frank Zappa at the Hammersmith Odeon London 1978

Frank Zappa - Hammersmith Odeon (zappa.com)

In 1978 Frank Zappa performed in London. The recordings were released posthumously on his 70th birthday. Another impressive release!

Cat Power – You Are Free

Cat Power - You Are Free (spotify.com)

In 2003 Cat Power released an album with her own material. It was called You Are Free, an impressive collection of haunting songs.

Carmen Electra debuts on Paisley Park

Carmen Electra - Carmen Electra (discogs.com)

In 1993 the Carmen Electra album was released on Paisley Park Records, was it a worthy release by a Prince satellite act?

Carmen Electra – Promo video

Carmen Electra - Promo video still (Paisley Park)

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.

Zwan, the story of Mary Star Of The Sea

Zwan - Mary Star Of The Sea (spotify.com)

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.

The world gets to know Kate Bush: the release of Wuthering Heights

Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights (katebushcollectibles.com)

In 1978 Kate Bush made her debut with the beautiful Wuthering Heights: the start of an exciting, innovative and bold career!

Neil Young schocks with the release of Trans

Neil Young - Live 1982 (yahoo.com)

In 1983 Neil Young releases the atypical Trans, an album with synthesizers and vocoders. An electronic album with a warm beating heart.

Christmas With The Rat Pack

Christmas With The Rat Pack (2007) (last.fm)

In 2007 I bought Christmas With The Rat Pack. A compilation of beautiful Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin.

Neil Diamond – Hot August Night

Neil Diamond - Hot August Night (bol.com)

In 1972 Neil Diamond released his best (?) album, the fabulous double live album Hot August Night. A look back!

Black Album (by guest author Edward)

Prince - The Black Album - Header (Edward Gubbels)

Some 35 years ago, a mysterious record was waiting to see the light of day. But it never happened…

Parliament – Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome: the end of the P-Funk trilogy

Parliament - Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome (spotify.com)

In 1977 Parliament released parth three of their P-Funk trilogy: the fantastic Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome. Read the full story!

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols 1976 (udiscovermusic.com)

Late 1977 the Sex Pistols’ debut album was finally released. Yet again coupled with chaos, police and success. The story of the punk classic Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols.

Elvis Presley – The Memphis Record: RCA combines the comeback recordings in 1987

Elvis Presley - The Memphis Record (movieposterset.com)

In 1987 RCA released the umpteenth Elvis Presley compilation, but this one was different. A lot of thought went into this one, the songs were chosen with real care: The Memphis Record is a fine compilation!

Stereo MC’s – Connected: irresistable and funky

Stereo MC's - Connected (spotify.com)

In 1992 the Stereo MC’s released their fantastic album Connected. A look back at an unexpected huge hit. The story of an irresistably funky dance and rap album.