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!
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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.
Jun 26 2019
David Sylvian debuts with the beautiful, subdued Brilliant Trees
After the demise of Japan, former bandleader David Sylvian went to work on his debut album. He would unleash his masterpiece Brilliant Trees in June 1984.
Jun 22 2019
Prince reaches the top of the world with Purple Rain, the album, the movie and the tour
In 1984 Prince dominated the charts. His album, movie and tour Purple Rain were everywhere. Prince had finally arrived at the place he wanted to be: world domination!
Jun 18 2019
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds debut with the exquisite From Her To Eternity
In 1984 Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds debuted with their tensive, exciting and innovative From Her To Eternity. Read the story of the start of a fascinating career!
Jun 16 2019
Get the funk up! Prince and Batman: crown time is over?
In 1989 Prince planned to do things a bit more releaxed, until he received a phone call from the producers of a movie. He couldn’t resist. The story behind the hit record Batman!
Jun 09 2019
Maria McKee releases her beautiful debut album
In 1989 Maria McKee released her debut album. After the Lone Justice years finally new music again by the greatest female singer I know. A look back.
Jun 07 2019
Prince offers direction and instructions on Originals
Today, June 7th, 2019, the posthumous Originals by Prince was released on Tidal. The physical release is due within two weeks from now. Nevertheless, a review is available now!
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