In 1999 the final O(+> album was released before Prince was officially named Prince again: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, with an old acquaintance as producer.
Category: Review
Nov 08 2024
O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – The reviews
In 1999 the last O(+> album was released: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Reviewers weren’t happy, nor were they disappointed. The reviews!
Nov 01 2024
The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
Finally the time has arrived, The Cure releases Songs Of A Lost World. A beautiful, moving, gloomy album. Vintage Cure!
Nov 01 2024
Dalis Car, the story of Mick Karn and Peter Murphy
1984 Saw the debut of Dalis Car, a cooperation between Japan’s Mick Karn and Bauhaus’s Peter Murphy. A recipe for success?
Oct 25 2024
Underworld – Strawberry Hotel
The latest Underworld album harks back and looks forward. A beautiful album by the dance duo hailing from England!
Oct 19 2024
The Specials, the debut and the 2 Tone ska-revival
On October 19, 1979, The Specials released their debut album, a classic album which was the pinnacle of 2 Tone craze. A look back!
Oct 19 2024
Madness – One Step Beyond…
On October 19, 1979, Madness released its debut album. One Step Beyond… is a happy, exciting, melancholy ska album. A look back!
Oct 12 2024
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions – Rattlesnakes
Lloyd Cole And The Commotions, one of the sounds of 1984? The story of the beautiful debut album Rattlesnakes
Oct 11 2024
Kiss and the movie that couldn’t be mentioned
In 1978 Kiss released a shitty movie: Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park. Was the European version, released a year later, any better?
Oct 02 2024
The Police release their greatest album in 1979: Reggatta De Blanc
In 1979 The Police released their second, and arguably best, album, Reggatta De Blanc. Read the full story and background here!
Oct 01 2024
Apollonia 6, still underrated?
Some 40 years later the Apollonia 6 album is finally given its due, as my memories have undervalued it. A look back at a more than nice album!
Sep 27 2024
Ween and the funny, painful and professional Chocolate And Cheese
In 1994 Ween released the great Chocolate And Cheese, the highlight in their body of work. A look back at the band’s first ‘professional’ album.
Sep 20 2024
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and the story of their masterpiece Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus
In 2004 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released their masterpiece Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus. A look back!
Sep 13 2024
Nilüfer Yanya – My Method Actor
The third album by Nilüfer Yanya is beautiful and a great addition to her body of work. A very positive review!
Sep 06 2024
Lenny Kravitz dazzles with his debut album Let Love Rule
In 1989 Lenny Kravitz releases his fantastic debut album Let Love Rule. The start of a long career. A look back.
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