In 1975 Joni Mitchell released The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. The story of a, at that time, misunderstood masterpiece.
Category: Review
Oct 24 2025
Roxy Music and the story of Siren
In 1975 the classic Roxy Music run came to an end with the release of Siren, the fifth studio album. Read the full story here!
Oct 24 2025
Roxy Music – Siren – The reviews
The fifth Roxy Music album Siren was (reasonably) well received in the British, American and Dutch press. Some samples!
Oct 23 2025
The Smashing Pumpkins and the 28 (!) song masterpiece Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness
In 1995 The Smashing Pumpkins released the fabulous double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Read the story here!
Oct 14 2025
INXS starts practicing with success on Listen Like Thieves
In 1985 INXS release their fifth album: Listen Like Thieves was the prelude to worldwide success. Read it here!
Oct 08 2025
In 1980 Talking Heads release the classic Remain In Light
In 1980 Talking Heads released their influential, experimental and exciting album Remain In Light. A look back at a masterpiece!
Oct 02 2025
Oasis and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, a British fairytale or more?
In 1995 Oasis released (What’s The Story)Morning Glory?, a sensation on the British Isles. The rest of the world quickly followed.
Sep 23 2025
Barbra Streisand and the huge success of Guilty
In 1980 Barbra Streisand released her biggest success album Guilty. Pop, easy listening and beautiful vocals created a worldwide hit.
Sep 07 2025
Prince’s HITnRUN Phase One: hit or miss?
In the Summer of 2015 Prince releases one of the most controversial albums in his entire career. Uninspired EDM or not?
Aug 30 2025
The Cure breaks through in 1985 with The Head On The Door
In 1985 The Cure (finally) reaches a huge audience. The combination of pop and doom works like a charm and saves Pinkpop. A look back!
Aug 16 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers and George Clinton work together, Freaky Styley was the funky result
In 1985 Red Hot Chili Peppers released their second album, Freaky Styley. The story of funk, punk, drugs and George Clinton!
Aug 09 2025
Peter Gabriel – Live At WOMAD 1982
In 1982 the first ever WOMAD festival takes place. The full first Peter Gabriel concert on that festival is available, now. A look back!
Jul 30 2025
Arcade Fire and the album I was waiting for, The Suburbs
In 2010 I was eagerly awaiting the third Arcade Fire album. The story of an indie classic. The Suburbs: veni vidi vici!
Jul 10 2025
Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda
In 2010 Prince released the album 20Ten. It coincided with a show in Werchter, Belgium. The story of July 10, 2010!
Jul 04 2025
Prince and the America Extended Version!
The story of the excellent Extended Version of Prince’s final Around The World In A Day maxi-single America!
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