In 1975 Keith Jarrett released the double live album The Köln Concert. Everything pointed to a failure, but it turned out to be a triumph!
Category: Review
Nov 22 2025
Kanye West and his hip-hop masterpiece My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
In 2010 Kanye West released his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. A hip-hop masterpiece and one of the most important albums of all time. A look back.
Nov 15 2025
Etta James At Last!
Etta James released her debut album in 1960. Soul, gospel, blues and jazz blended together on this beautiful album!
Nov 08 2025
Motörhead – Ace Of Spades
In 1980 Motörhead released Ace Of Spades. The story of Lemmy, rock ‘n’ roll and an album that’s a true classic!
Nov 01 2025
Joni Mitchell experiments on The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
In 1975 Joni Mitchell released The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. The story of a, at that time, misunderstood masterpiece.
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!
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