Category: Review

1984 and the end of the classic Van Halen line-up

Van Halen - 1984 (amazon.com)

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.

Elvis Costello worries about fascism: Armed Forces

Elvis Costello And The Attractions - Armed Forces (hifinews.com)

In 1979 Elvis Costello, for the very first time with The Attractions, released his third album, Armed Forces. A look back.

Sun Ra And His Intergalactic Research Arkestra – Paradiso Amsterdam 1970

Sun Ra And His Intergalactic Research Arkestra - Paradiso Amsterdam 1970 (jazzarchief.nl)

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!

In 1978 the influential Yellow Magic Orchestra make their debut

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live 1980 (pinterest.com)

The story of the influential Japanese Yellow Magic Orchestra whose influence would be felt around the world.

André 3000 – New Blue Sun

André 3000 - New Blue Sun (npr.org)

André 3000, the hip-hop genius, finally returns. With experimental jazzy ambient flute music? Oh, yes! A review.

The story of the Nina Hagen Band

Nina Hagen Band - Nina Hagen Band (ozon.ru)

The story of the German Nina Hagen Band, who debuted in 1978 with an explosive rock album. A look back on a short career.

Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert

Cat Power - Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert (bol.com)

Cat Power impresses again, this time with her interpretation of the famous Bob Dylan 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert. Stunning!

Conflict within the Rolling Stones leads to Undercover, an underestimated album

Rolling Stones - Undercover (spotify.com)

In 1983 the Rolling Stones released Undercover, the most eclectic album of their entire career. Was it top or flop? A look back.

Prince & The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition

Prince & The New Power Generation - Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition (musicstation.be)

The rerelease of Diamonds And Pearls is finally here. A great box-set dedicated to one of the lesser Prince albums.

New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too

New Radicals - Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too (amazon.com)

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.

Sufjan Stevens – Javelin

Sufjan Stevens - Javelin (brooklynvegan.com)

With Javelin, Sufjan Stevens has once again made an impressive, moving and truly beautiful album. A review.

Prince – Indigo Nights

Prince - Indigo Nights (spotify.com)

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.

Nirvana and swan song In Utero

Nirvana - In Utero (spotify.com)

In 1993 Nirvana released their eagerly awaited successor to Nevermind, the fantastic In Utero. A look back!

Róisín Murphy – Hit Parade

Róisín Murphy - Hit Parade (spotify.com)

Róisín Murphy impresses with her latest album Hit Parade. Soul makes Murphy’s palet even more complete. She seems to get better and better!

Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations)

Prince - The compilations (spotify.com/bol.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview.