In 1995 Oasis released (What’s The Story)Morning Glory?, a sensation on the British Isles. The rest of the world quickly followed.
Category: Review
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!
Jun 30 2025
Queen disappoints with The Game
Queen heralded the 1980s with a disappointing album. The Game was poppier than before and contained too much fillers. A look back.
Jun 20 2025
Neil Young wrestles death, addiction and guilt on Tonight’s The Night
Two years after recording it, Tonight’s The Night was released in 1975. A heavy, initimate, depressive, yet beautiful album. A look back.
Jun 18 2025
Neil Young – ROXY Tonight’s The Night Live
In 2018 Neil Young (finally) released live recordings of the September 1973 Roxy shows where he played 6 Tonight’s The Night shows in 3 days.
Jun 13 2025
Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill
In 1995 Alanis Morissette conquered the world with Jagged Little Pill. A look back at one of the best selling albums of all time.
Jun 08 2025
Little Simz – Lotus
Little Simz released her sixth album on June 6, 2025, and it’s arguably her best yet. A review of a masterpiece!
Jun 03 2025
Bryan Ferry translates sadness into beauty on Boys And Girls
In 1985 Bryan Ferry released Girls And Boys, an unexpected hit for the former Roxy Music front man. A look back!
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