Category: Review

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.

The Smiths say goodbye with Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come (spotify.com)

In 1987 The Smiths disbanded. Luckily there was the swan song Strangeways, Here We Come. Is it better than its reputation suggests?

Sudan Archives – Natural Brown Prom Queen

Sudan Archives - Natural Brown Prom Queen (stonesthrow.com)

On September 9, 2022, Sudan Archives released her second album: the beautiful Natural Brown Prom Queen. Definitely highly recommended!

Kate Bush demanded total freedom and releases The Dreaming

Kate Bush - The Dreaming album signing September 1982 (pinterest.com)

In 1982 Kate Bush released her fourth and most controversial album. The story of the fantastic The Dreaming!

In 1992 Sugar debuts with the peerless Copper Blue

Sugar - Copper Blue (pitchfork.com)

In 1992 Bob Mould’s new band Sugar debuted with Copper Blue. They gave an unforgettable first impression. The story of an astonishing debut.

Crass became ambitious in 1982: Christ – The Album

Crass - Live 100 Club 06/09/1981 (youtube.com)

In 1982 Crass released the boxset Christ – The Album: 15 new songs, a live album, a poster nad a booklet. Impressive!

Crass – A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums

Crass - A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums (darkentriesrecords.com)

Subarticle that contains the full first article from the pamphlet ‘A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums’, which was part of Crass’s fourth album Christ – The Album.

Sylvian & Sakamoto release the beautiful Bamboo Houses & Bamboo Music!

Sylvian & Sakamoto - Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music (maxisingle) (discogs.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1982 David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto released their first joint single. Exciting and subtle: Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music!

Prince – Planet Earth

Prince - Planet Earth (spotify.com)

In 2007 Prince released Planet Earth. Was the album just as good as the preceding 3121, or was it Musicology part 2?

Frank Ocean – channel ORANGE

Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE (spotify.com)

In 2012 Frank Ocean released his album debut with the beautiful, intimate and original channel ORANGE. The world was able to enjoy pure musical talent again.