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.
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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!
Jun 01 2019
The Waterboys introduce ‘the big music’ on A Pagan Place
In 1984 The Waterboys released their second album. It introduced ‘the big music’ to the world. A Pagan Place is a masterpiece by one of the most interesting and consistent bands of all time.
May 27 2019
5 years ago I witnessed Prince live for the very last time, in Antwerp
5 years ago I witnessed Prince for the very last time in concert, in Antwerp. Once again, it was an unforgettable night in the presence of the genius hailing from Minneapolis. A look back at a fantastic concert!
May 23 2019
The Who’s Tommy: the ultimate childhood sentiment
In 1969 The Who released their rock opera Tommy. It was a major influence in my childhood years and still is a favorite album. A look back.
May 13 2019
The Blue Nile – A Walk Across The Rooftops (Tinseltown In The Rain)
Somewhere in 1984 I heard the beautiful Tinseltown In The Rain for the first time. It turned out to be by The Blue Nile. Debut album A Walk Across The Rooftops is equally great!
May 04 2019
Echo & The Bunnymen – Ocean Rain
In 1984 Echo & The Bunnymen released the classic Ocean Rain. Lush orchestration with beautiful melodies and (incomprehensible) lyrics. A look back at a 1980’s classic.
Apr 20 2019
Prince steps back into the limelight: Musicology
After years of obscurity Prince wanted to step back into the limelight. He wrote a hit album, organized a successful tour and 2004 was his come back year. Veni, vidi, vici!
Apr 17 2019
Pixies and the story behind the classic Doolittle
In 1989 the Pixies released their masterpiece Doolittle. A spectacularly good album that influenced future generations to this day. A look back at a great, superb, fantastic album.
Apr 11 2019
Paolo Nutini – Caustic Love
In 2014 Paolo Nutini released his third album, Caustic Love. A beautiful, atmospheric, soulful album with the impressive songs Better Man and Iron Sky. A look back.
Apr 04 2019
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
The story on the 1974 compilation and the greatest song in Gil Scott-Heron’s career: The Revolution Will Not be Televised. The birth of hip-hop? A look back.
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