5/5: Nasrdin Dchar
Category: Review
May 07 2026
Dr. Octagon
1996 Saw the release of the debut album by Dr. Octagon, an alien surgeon with a bad track record. A look back!
Apr 29 2026
Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning
In 1981 Van Halen released their darkest and heaviest album. Eddie Van Halen took charge and emerged with Fair Warning!
Apr 27 2026
Greatest Hits? Crass – Best Before 1984
In 1986 Crass released a compilation album, a true Greatest Hits album? By Crass? The story of Best Before 1984.
Apr 08 2026
Rain Tree Crow, Japan part II?
In 1991 Japan Japan returned one last time under the moniker Rain Tree Crow: the story of a beautful, but doomed album.
Mar 21 2026
The Brothers Johnson
In 1976 The Brothers Johnson made their debut with Look Out For #1, the start of a short lightning-fast career. A look back.
Mar 21 2026
St. Vincent – Live In London!
The full recordings of St. Vincent’s unique performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2025 are available now on the beautiful album Live In London!
Mar 11 2026
Underworld’s spectacular Second Toughest In The Infants album
In 1996 Underworld released their masterpiece and dance classic Second Toughest In The Infants. A look back!
Mar 05 2026
Nick Drake – Bryter Layter
In 1971 Nick Drake released his second album: the beautiful, melancholy, jazzy folk of Bryter Layter. Read the story here!
Feb 25 2026
Eno and Byrne create history: My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
In 1981 Brian Eno and David Byrne released the innovative and inventive masterpiece My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts. A look back!
Feb 20 2026
Stray Cats and the rockabily revival
In 1981 Stray Cats demanded their place in the spotlight with the release of their highly successful debut album. A look back!
Feb 14 2026
Dance Craze, the movie and soundtrack
On February 14, 1981, the soundtrack to the 2 Tone film Dance Craze was released. Exciting, uptempo ska in optimum form.
Feb 12 2026
Minneapolis Genius, the first Prince recordings
In 1986 the first recordings of Prince emerged. Titled Minneapolis Genius everyone could hear what Prince was up to before his solo career.
Feb 02 2026
The Cramps – A Date With Elvis
In 1986 The Cramps released their studio album A Date With Elvis, sultry, swampy psychobilly at its finest!
Jan 28 2026
Bruce Springsteen – Streets Of Minneapolis
Today Bruce Springsteen released the protest song Streets Of Minneapolis. Springsteen is angry, and rightfully so. Great song.
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