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.
Category: Review
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.
Dec 09 2022
Neil Diamond – Hot August Night
In 1972 Neil Diamond released his best (?) album, the fabulous double live album Hot August Night. A look back!
Dec 01 2022
Black Album (by guest author Edward)
Some 35 years ago, a mysterious record was waiting to see the light of day. But it never happened…
Nov 28 2022
Parliament – Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome: the end of the P-Funk trilogy
In 1977 Parliament released parth three of their P-Funk trilogy: the fantastic Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome. Read the full story!
Oct 28 2022
Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols
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.
Oct 16 2022
Elvis Presley – The Memphis Record: RCA combines the comeback recordings in 1987
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!
Oct 05 2022
Stereo MC’s – Connected: irresistable and funky
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.
Sep 28 2022
The Smiths say goodbye with Strangeways, Here We Come
In 1987 The Smiths disbanded. Luckily there was the swan song Strangeways, Here We Come. Is it better than its reputation suggests?
Sep 16 2022
Sudan Archives – Natural Brown Prom Queen
On September 9, 2022, Sudan Archives released her second album: the beautiful Natural Brown Prom Queen. Definitely highly recommended!
Sep 13 2022
Kate Bush demanded total freedom and releases The Dreaming
In 1982 Kate Bush released her fourth and most controversial album. The story of the fantastic The Dreaming!
Sep 04 2022
In 1992 Sugar debuts with the peerless Copper Blue
In 1992 Bob Mould’s new band Sugar debuted with Copper Blue. They gave an unforgettable first impression. The story of an astonishing debut.
Aug 14 2022
Crass became ambitious in 1982: Christ – The Album
In 1982 Crass released the boxset Christ – The Album: 15 new songs, a live album, a poster nad a booklet. Impressive!
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