The story on the second album by The Specials. Amidst chaos, fights, resentment and creativity the band emerges with the sublime More Specials. A look back.
Category: Review
Sep 25 2020
Prince – Sign O’ The Times Super Deluxe Edition
The long expected re-release of Prince’s great 1987 album Sign O’ The Times. A review of an impressive release. In one word? Crucial!
Sep 22 2020
At long last Prince’s The Gold Experience is released!
Finally, The Gold Experience, Prince’s love child sees the light of day. The complete story about an album that sparked controversy. Was it worth it?
Sep 21 2020
Prince – The Gold Experience – The reviews
How was The Gold Experience received by the press? Pretty mixed it seems. Read the collection of international reviews here on A Pop Life!
Sep 19 2020
Neil Young’s first masterpiece, After The Gold Rush!
In 1970 Neil Young was part of a world famous quartet and released his third solo album, the masterpiece After The Gold Rush. The story behind the album.
Sep 16 2020
The end of The Waterboys’ ‘big music’ trilogy: This Is The Sea
In 1985 The Waterboys released their third album, This Is The Sea. The album was supposed to deliver on the promise the band had made. Did they succeed?
Sep 10 2020
Kiss makes it big time with Alive!
Early 1975 Kiss and Casablanca had their backs against the wall. Bankruptcy was just around the corner. The band took their last chance with both hands. The gamble paid off, Alive! became a huge success and the band’s career was saved. The story of a double live album that changed everything.
Aug 21 2020
Prince and the failed movie adventure, the story of Graffiti Bridge
In 1990 Prince released Graffiti Bridge, the album and the movie. Billed as a sequel to Purple Rain, the movie was a huge failure. The music was fine though. A look back!
Aug 19 2020
Prince – Graffiti Bridge – The reviews
A vast collection of reviews for Prince’s Graffiti Bridge, the album and the movie. The press was fairly postive on the album, but destroyed the movie.
Aug 12 2020
The Family, the ultimate Prince satellite project
In 1985 The Family, a Prince sattelite act, released their debut. The album was and is a great example of the crossroads Prince found himself at. Impressive and innovative!
Aug 07 2020
Deee-Lite’s Groove Is In the Heart
On August 7th, 1990, Deee-Lite debuted with their stunning World Clique album. It contained one of the biggest hits of the decade: Groove Is In The Heart. A look back.
Jul 28 2020
Zapp, revolutionary electro funk pioneers
On July 28th, 1980, the influential electro funk band Zapp released their debut album. More Bounce To The Ounce was the start of an interesting and tragic career.
Jul 22 2020
Lianne La Havas (by guest author Timur)
My 11 year old son is crazy about Lianne La Havas’ music. So much so that he wrote a story about her on his blog. He luckily agreed to publsih it here as well. Have fun!
Jul 18 2020
Joy And Pain, the story of Maze
In 1980 Maze release their fourth album, the exquisite Joy And Pain. A look back at the album and the career of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly!
Jul 04 2020
Sufjan Stevens releases his beautiful and moving Illinois
In 2005 Sufjan Stevens impresses music lovers around the world with the stunningly beautiful and impressive Illinois. A true masterpiece that will never lose its magic.
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