In 1981 Grace Jones released the beautiful Nightclubbing, an influential album that put her on the map. A look back.
Category: Review
May 01 2021
The Mighty Diamonds – Right Time
In 1976 The Mighty Diamonds released their impressive Right Time. The story of an undisputed reggae classic!
Apr 14 2021
The Cure impresses with Faith
In 1981 The cure released the dark and moving album Faith, a lifelong favorite. A look back at the great album and tour.
Apr 07 2021
Rick James and the classic Street Songs
In 1981 Rick James released his classic Street Songs album. The hits Give It To Me Baby and Super Freak took care of the commercial side, but the album was an artistic triumph as well . A look back.
Apr 01 2021
Prince’s second soundtrack, the sublime Parade
In 1986 Prince And The Revolution released a true masterpiece: Parade. No album has ever sounded like that. A look back.
Mar 31 2021
Prince – Parade – The reviews
A vast collection of reviews for Prince’s Parade album and Under The Cherry Moon movie. The press was highly impressed by the album, but destroyed the movie.
Mar 31 2021
Prince – Parade Tour – The reviews
A short review of a Hit N Run show and an article about the second aftershow in London 1986. Have fun!
Mar 30 2021
Prince and the fantastic Parade Tour
In 1986 Prince And The Revolution finally came over to Europe. And how: we were overwhelmed, blown off our socks and left behind in utter confusion. Otherworldly genius!
Mar 29 2021
Prince’s second movie: Under The Cherry Moon
In 1986 Prince released his second movie, Under The Cherry Moon. It was almost unanimously lambasted, but just how justifed was that really?
Mar 28 2021
Prince – Under The Cherry Moon trailer & Wrecka Stow scene
This article contains the trailer to the movie Under The Cherry Moon and the funny “Wrecka stow” scene. Enjoy!
Mar 20 2021
Prince and 3121, the real comeback?
In 2006 Prince released the wonderful 3121, one of his best albums in the new century. A look back at a great album.
Mar 16 2021
Marvin Gaye changes direction: I Want You
In 1976 Marvin Gaye released the beautiful and erotic I Want You, an intimate tribute to his latest lover. A look back.
Mar 04 2021
Mazarati
Mazarati, the story about the band, the debut album, 100 MPH, Prince’s Kiss and more. thye rise and fall of an R&B group!
Feb 24 2021
Max Romeo’s classic War Ina Babylon
In 1976 the first part of Lee “Scratch” Perry’s “holy trinity” was released: Max Romeo’s great War Ina Babylon!
Feb 14 2021
Crass, Freud and feminism: Penis Envy
In 1981 Crass released their third album, the anarcho punk feminist Penis Envy. A look back at a brilliant album!
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