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.
Category: Review
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.
Nov 10 2023
Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert
Cat Power impresses again, this time with her interpretation of the famous Bob Dylan 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert. Stunning!
Nov 07 2023
Conflict within the Rolling Stones leads to Undercover, an underestimated album
In 1983 the Rolling Stones released Undercover, the most eclectic album of their entire career. Was it top or flop? A look back.
Oct 28 2023
Prince & The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition
The rerelease of Diamonds And Pearls is finally here. A great box-set dedicated to one of the lesser Prince albums.
Oct 16 2023
New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too
Late 1998 New Radicals released its successful debut album. The single You Get What You Give pushed the band towards the top of the charts. Within a year it was all over. A look back.
Oct 06 2023
Sufjan Stevens – Javelin
With Javelin, Sufjan Stevens has once again made an impressive, moving and truly beautiful album. A review.
Sep 30 2023
Prince – Indigo Nights
The story of Prince’s third live album, Indigo Nights, released in 2008. A compilation of aftershows from his 21 Nights stint in London in 2007.
Sep 21 2023
Nirvana and swan song In Utero
In 1993 Nirvana released their eagerly awaited successor to Nevermind, the fantastic In Utero. A look back!
Sep 15 2023
Róisín Murphy – Hit Parade
Róisín Murphy impresses with her latest album Hit Parade. Soul makes Murphy’s palet even more complete. She seems to get better and better!
Sep 13 2023
Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations)
In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview.
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