In 1994 Hole released their second album. Was Live Through This overshadowed by Courtney Love’s private troubles?
Category: Review
Apr 01 2024
1-2-3-4! The Ramones and the It’s Alive story
1-2-3-4! The Ramones and the It’s Alive story, one of the best live albums ever. The ultimate Ramones album?
Mar 22 2024
Frank Zappa, Apostrophe (‘) and the Yellow Snow suite
In 1974 Frank Zappa released his most commercially successful album ever, Apostrophe (‘). Songs about yellow snow, an Eskimo and racism.
Feb 23 2024
Holger Czukay – Der Osten Ist Rot
In 1984 former CAN member and co-founder Holger Czukay released his third solo album. The story of Der Osten Ist Rot!
Feb 14 2024
Pavement gains true steam on Crooked Rain Crooked Rain
On Valentine’s Day 1994 Pavement release their second album. The story of the superb Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain!
Feb 08 2024
In 1974 Eno debuts with Here Come The Warm Jets
In 1974 Eno debuted as a solo artist with Here Come The Warm Jets, a unique, unconventional and varied piece of work.
Feb 02 2024
Stiff Little Fingers releases a punk classic: Inflammable Material
1979 saw the release of one of the best punk albums of all time: Stiff Little Fingers’ Inflammable Material.
Jan 25 2024
The brilliant debut by Joe Jackson: Look Sharp!
Early 1979 Joe Jackson, a new star at the new-wave front, made his debut. He would soon outgrow his initial label. A look back!
Jan 17 2024
Joni Mitchell incorporates jazz into her music for the first time, Court And Spark
In 1974 Joni Mitchell released her most successful album: Court And Spark. A story of jazz influences, love and psycho analysis!
Jan 09 2024
1984 and the end of the classic Van Halen line-up
On January 9, 1984, the final Van Halen album by the classic line-up was released. A story of arguments, self-direction and stunning music.
Jan 05 2024
Elvis Costello worries about fascism: Armed Forces
In 1979 Elvis Costello, for the very first time with The Attractions, released his third album, Armed Forces. A look back.
Dec 07 2023
Sun Ra And His Intergalactic Research Arkestra – Paradiso Amsterdam 1970
In November 1970 Sun Ra And His Intergalactic Research Arkestra landed at the Amsterdams Paradiso for one unforgettable night. The recordings have been found and now we can all (finally) hear what we missed!
Nov 25 2023
In 1978 the influential Yellow Magic Orchestra make their debut
The story of the influential Japanese Yellow Magic Orchestra whose influence would be felt around the world.
Nov 17 2023
André 3000 – New Blue Sun
André 3000, the hip-hop genius, finally returns. With experimental jazzy ambient flute music? Oh, yes! A review.
Nov 16 2023
The story of the Nina Hagen Band
The story of the German Nina Hagen Band, who debuted in 1978 with an explosive rock album. A look back on a short career.
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