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.
Category: Review
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.
Mar 29 2019
Prince – The Chocolate Invasion & The Slaughterhouse: ‘File under P’?
On March 29th, 2004, Prince released two compilation albums, availaible exclusively to members of the NPG Music Club. A look back at two forgotten releases in Prince’s rich body of work.
Mar 24 2019
Prince – The Lotusflow3r three album set
In 2009 Prince released a new album: in normal Prince fashion this was no ordinary release: Lotusflow3r, three albums in one.
Mar 16 2019
Sufjan Stevens – Seven Swans
15 years ago Sufjan Stevens releases the beautiful Seven Swans, a break from the year-old ‘Fifty States Project’. A look back!
Mar 01 2019
Solange – When I Get Home
Finally the new Solange album has been released: When I Get Home. Once again an impressive album. A review.
Mar 01 2019
Underworld – Beaucoup Fish
In 1999 Underworld released the fantastic Beaucoup Fish. How does that album hold up compared to their entire body of work? A look back.
Feb 24 2019
Van Hunt debuts
In 2004 Van Hunt makes his debut. A promising new artist, who makes ‘real’ soul and can do everything by himself. A look back at his first album.
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