Category: Review

Prince’s HITnRUN Phase One: hit or miss?

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In the Summer of 2015 Prince releases one of the most controversial albums in his entire career. Uninspired EDM or not?

The Cure breaks through in 1985 with The Head On The Door

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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!

Red Hot Chili Peppers and George Clinton work together, Freaky Styley was the funky result

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In 1985 Red Hot Chili Peppers released their second album, Freaky Styley. The story of funk, punk, drugs and George Clinton!

Peter Gabriel – Live At WOMAD 1982

Peter Gabriel - Live AT WOMAD 1982 (petergabriel.com)

In 1982 the first ever WOMAD festival takes place. The full first Peter Gabriel concert on that festival is available, now. A look back!

Arcade Fire and the album I was waiting for, The Suburbs

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In 2010 I was eagerly awaiting the third Arcade Fire album. The story of an indie classic. The Suburbs: veni vidi vici!

Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda

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In 2010 Prince released the album 20Ten. It coincided with a show in Werchter, Belgium. The story of July 10, 2010!

Prince and the America Extended Version!

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The story of the excellent Extended Version of Prince’s final Around The World In A Day maxi-single America!

Queen disappoints with The Game

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Queen heralded the 1980s with a disappointing album. The Game was poppier than before and contained too much fillers. A look back.

Neil Young wrestles death, addiction and guilt on Tonight’s The Night

Neil Young - Tonight's The Night (eil.com)

Two years after recording it, Tonight’s The Night was released in 1975. A heavy, initimate, depressive, yet beautiful album. A look back.

Neil Young – ROXY Tonight’s The Night Live

Neil Young - ROXY September 1973 (marktplaats.nl)

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.

Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill (spotify.com)

In 1995 Alanis Morissette conquered the world with Jagged Little Pill. A look back at one of the best selling albums of all time.

Little Simz – Lotus

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Little Simz released her sixth album on June 6, 2025, and it’s arguably her best yet. A review of a masterpiece!

Bryan Ferry translates sadness into beauty on Boys And Girls

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In 1985 Bryan Ferry released Girls And Boys, an unexpected hit for the former Roxy Music front man. A look back!

Bryan Ferry & Amelia Barratt – Loose Talk

Bryan Ferry & Amelia Barratt - Loose Talk (bryanferry.com)

And then there was Loose Talk, an album that sees almost 80 year old Bryan Ferry going into new directions yet again. Original, moody and beautiful!

TLC and the exquisite Waterfalls

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In 1995 TLC released the beautiful Waterfalls, one of the best songs coming out of the 1990s. The story of a classic!