Category: Review

Prince 1995 Ultimate Live Experience in Holland (by guest author Edward)

Prince, Brabanthallen, Den Bosch, Holland, 1995 (nme.com)

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!

Father John Misty – Off-​Key In Hamburg

Father John Misty - Off-Key In Hamburg (fatherjohnmisty.bandcamp.com)

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!

Frank Sinatra’s forgotten masterpiece Watertown

Frank Sinatra - Relaxing/Sabbatical? (amazon.com)

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!

David Bowie changes course towards (plastic) soul: Young Americans

David Bowie - Stills from US TV advert 1975 for Young Americans (pinterest.com)

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.

Tröckener Kecks, from punk to new wave to rock

Tröckener Kecks - Mid 1980s (facebook.com)

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.

The Black Crowes Present $hake Your Money Maker

The Black Crowes - $hake Your Money Maker (amazon.com)

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

The Smiths release their second masterpiece: Meat Is Murder

The Smiths - Meat Is Murder (facebook.com)

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.

U.K. Subs – Crash Course

U.K. Subs - Crash Course (punkygibbon.co.uk)

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!

D’Angelo astonishes the music world with Voodoo

D'Angelo - Live 2000 (redbull.com)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.