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.
Category: Review
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.
Nov 12 2019
The Smiths release their first masterpiece: Hatful Of Hollow
In 1984 The Smiths released their debut album. It was a bit of a letdown. Nine months later Hatful Of Hollow was released. The band lived up to its promise and more. The birth of a true phenomenon!
Nov 04 2019
In 1979 Crass release their ultimate statement: Stations Of The Crass
In 1979 Crass released their second album. Stations Of The Crass bought the band’s ideology, conviction, rage and optimism home, with a vengeance. And successfully as well!
Oct 27 2019
Jesse Johnson – Verbal Penetration
After leaving The Time, Jesse Johnson started a successful solo career. In 2009 he made Verbal Penetration, an impressive tour-de-force.
Oct 19 2019
Prince releases his second album, the first real hint of what’s to come?
Prince’s second album pointed to the future and sounded more accessible and danceable than the year old debut. Could Prince deliver on his promise?
Oct 12 2019
Fleetwood Mac after Rumours, the only way is Tusk?
Is any band capable of making another classic album after the release of an album like Rumours? Fleetwood Mac tried. Did they succeed?
Oct 10 2019
Prince – The 25 best live bootlegs!
The A Pop Life panel has pondered the question which Prince performances resulted in the best live bootlegs. Bram, Edward, Erwin, Leon en Vincent went to work and came up with the ultimate list!
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