Personal memories of the 4 ‘Ultimate Live Experience’ shows Prince staged in 1995 in Den Bosch and Amsterdam. A magical time for Prince music lovers!
Category: Review
Mar 23 2020
Father John Misty – Off-Key In Hamburg
Father John Misty released the live album Off-Key In Hamburg on March 23rd, 2020, to help donations to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Enjoy the opportunity to have great music and give aid to a great cause!
Mar 17 2020
Frank Sinatra’s forgotten masterpiece Watertown
In 1970 Frank Sinatra released an album that was nearly forgotten, due to bad sales and reviews. Nowadays we know better: it’s his last masterpiece!
Mar 07 2020
David Bowie changes course towards (plastic) soul: Young Americans
In 1975 David Bowie released Young Americans, a soul and R&B album. How did it hold up and where does it stand today? A look back.
Feb 21 2020
Tröckener Kecks, from punk to new wave to rock
Tröckener Kecks was my favorite rock band in the early 1980s to sing in the Dutch language. The story of the Amsterdam band following their discography.
Feb 13 2020
The Black Crowes Present $hake Your Money Maker
Seemingly out of nowhere a great rock & roll debut album was released in 1990: The Black Crowes Present $hake Your Money Maker. A look back
Feb 11 2020
The Smiths release their second masterpiece: Meat Is Murder
Early 1985 The Smiths release their second masterpiece. Meat Is Murder turns out to be a beautiful album that contains a number of timeless Smiths classics. A look back.
Feb 01 2020
U.K. Subs – Crash Course
In 1980 U.K. Subs released their live album Crash Course. It would be their biggest success. The story behind the band and the album!
Jan 25 2020
D’Angelo astonishes the music world with Voodoo
The new millennium isn’t even 4 weeks old yet when the first masterpiece is released: D’Angelo’s Voodoo is a rare and beautifiul piece of art. A look back!
Dec 30 2019
Closing Of 2019
Closing of 2019. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2019.
Dec 20 2019
Quiet Life: Japan changes direction
With the release of Quiet Life Japan went into new musical territory. The story behind the pivot point in the career of the vastly underrated band.
Dec 14 2019
The Clash and London Calling, the story of a triumph
At the brink of the new 1980s decade a masterpiece was released. The double album London Calling by The Clash is a caleidoscopic, impressive album. A look back.
Dec 04 2019
In 1984 charity hit the charts: Do They Know It’s Christmas?
At the end of 1984 the charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas? unexpectedly turned out to be one of the biggest singles of the year. The story behind this unique occasion.
Nov 29 2019
Prince – 1999 Super Deluxe Edition
It’s finally here: the 1999 Super Deluxe Edition. A superb re-release of the stunning 1999 album, containing lots of grade A extra material!
Nov 18 2019
In 1974 Genesis releases the masterful The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
In 1974 Genesis released their master piece The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. A groundbreaking album, on several levels. A look back at the last Genesis album featuring Peter Gabriel.
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