In 1971 Joni Mitchell released her beautiful, moving and (painfully) honest album Blue. A masterpiece that is still held in high esteem to this very day.
Category: Review
Jun 16 2021
The Smiths release their third masterpiece: The Queen Is Dead
In 1986 The Smiths released their third masterpiece. The story of the difficult road to The Queen Is Dead.
Jun 04 2021
The Gladiators – Trenchtown Mix Up
In 1976 many reggae classic were released. One of them was the debut album Trenchtown Mix Up by The Gladiators. The complete story.
May 21 2021
Marvin Gaye displays his genius: What’s Going On
In 1971 Marvin Gaye releases his masterpiece What’s Going On. Despite opposition from his own record label it turned into a huge success. A look back.
May 11 2021
Grace Jones and the influential Nightclubbing
In 1981 Grace Jones released the beautiful Nightclubbing, an influential album that put her on the map. A look back.
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.
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