In 1987 The Smiths disbanded. Luckily there was the swan song Strangeways, Here We Come. Is it better than its reputation suggests?
Category: Review
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!
Aug 13 2022
Crass – A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums
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.
Jul 23 2022
Sylvian & Sakamoto release the beautiful Bamboo Houses & Bamboo Music!
In 1982 David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto released their first joint single. Exciting and subtle: Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music!
Jul 16 2022
Prince – Planet Earth
In 2007 Prince released Planet Earth. Was the album just as good as the preceding 3121, or was it Musicology part 2?
Jul 10 2022
Frank Ocean – channel ORANGE
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.
Jun 30 2022
Prodigy conquered the world in 1997: The Fat Of The Land
In 1997 the world waited impatiently for what was slated to be the Nevermind of dance. Was Prodigy’s The Fat Of The Land really the expected wonder of the world?
Jun 16 2022
In 1972 Roxy Music gave off their first impression
In 1972 Roxy Music released their eponymously titled debut album. The starting point for a wayward, successful and exciting career!
Jun 15 2022
Roxy Music – Debut album – The Reviews
Roxy Music’s debut album was reviewed a lot, especially considering the band was virtually unknown at the time. Many were enthused!
Jun 04 2022
Prince And The Revolution – Live
In 1985 Prince And The Revolution played to an audience of millions. The audio recordings have been remastered and (finally) released seperately. It’s a beautiful document!
May 13 2022
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Over 5 years after the fantastic DAMN., Kendrick Lamar finally releases a successor. Is the new album really that good again? Yes, yes and yes again!
Dec 15 2021
Merry Crassmas
In 1981 the English anarcho-punk collective released a Christmas single in ‘true’ festive style: Merry Crassmas!
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