Lloyd Cole And The Commotions, one of the sounds of 1984? The story of the beautiful debut album Rattlesnakes
Category: Review
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.
Sep 05 2024
Lenny Kravitz – Let Love Rule – The reviews
A collection of reviews stemming from 1989 when Lenny Kravitz released his dazzling debut album Let Love Rule.
Aug 30 2024
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return after 5 years with the wonderful, moving and exciting Wild God. A review!
Aug 24 2024
Prince fulfills his contractual obligation: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale
In 1999 the Prince album The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale was released. Prince didn’t want to be associated with it in any way.
Aug 23 2024
Prince – The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale – The reviews
In 1999 Prince’s final Warner Bros. contractual obligation was released: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale. Reviewers were not happy.
Aug 02 2024
Prince and George Clinton, ‘diss’ tracks and respect
George Clinton on Paisley Park Records and the cooperation with Prince. A story of respect and great music!
Jul 04 2024
Music For The Jilted Generation, the masterpiece by The Prodigy
In 1994 The Prodigy released their second and highly influential album Music For The Jilted Generation. The story of a true masterpiece!
Jun 22 2024
Live Killers, goodbye to my childhood heroes Queen
In 1979 Queen released their first live album. Live Killers was the end of the line for me, the goodbye to my first musical heroes!
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