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!
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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!
Oct 02 2019
The Replacements start their 3-in-a-row brilliant albums with Let It Be
In 1984 The Replacements released their first truly great album: Let It Be. Their subsequent two albums Tim and Pleased To Meet Me were arguably even more stunning. A look back at 3-in-a-row brilliance!
Sep 26 2019
Prince releases 2 albums in one day: PLECTRUMELECTRUM and ART OFFICIAL AGE
In 2014 Prince released two albums in one day, using Warner Bros. as the record company! The story on PLECTRUMELECTRUM and ART OFFICAL AGE!
Sep 14 2019
Arcade Fire debuts with the brilliant Funeral
In 2004 Arcade Fire released their debut album. It stunned audiences over the world and was hailed as an instant all-time-classic. Deservedly so? Absolutely! A look back at a brilliant debut.
Aug 25 2019
35 years ago the impressive Shocking Shades Of Claw Boys Claw is released
In 1984 the Dutch band Claw Boys Claw from Amsterdam debut with their Shocking Shades Of Claw Boys Claw, an album that was recorded in just three hours, after winning a prize. A look back!
Aug 25 2019
Claw Boys Claw – With Love From The Boys
The second album by Claw Boys Claw, With Love From The Boys, is not available anywhere. A disgrace!
Aug 12 2019
Prince releases the fine album Come (and nobody seems to care)
In 1994 Prince, using his old name, released the album Come. Prince was buried and the general public didn’t understand at all. The story on a forgotten, great album!
Aug 05 2019
Spoon sparkles, rocks and funks on They Want My Soul
The American band Spoon started ay back in 1993, but in Holland they weren’t really noticed until 2014. At last: They Want My Soul is superb!
Jul 16 2019
Sade seduces the world with Diamond Life
Thirty-five years ago the band Sade release their debut album Diamond Life to universal acclaim. A timeless classic that still sounds fresh today. A look back.
Jun 30 2019
The Gun Club’s superb The Las Vegas Story
In 1984 The Gun Club started afresh on their third album The Las Vegas Story. Released in June 1984, it was the best of their career.
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