In 1986 Crass released the compiltion Best Before 1984. It contained an essay by Penny Rimbaud. Read it here!
Category: Story
Apr 20 2026
Prince 11 years old – interview
In April 2022 images were published of an 11 year old Prince, who was interviewed near his school. Beautiful snapshot!
Apr 18 2026
The Doors – The Very Best Of The Doors – Liner notes
In 1985 The Best Of The Doors was released, a perfect introduction to the music of The Doors. It also contained liner notes. Read them here!
Mar 10 2026
Underworld – Second Toughest In The Infants – Reissue liner notes
In 2015 Underworld’s Second Toughest In The Infants was re-released, with extra music and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Feb 24 2026
Brian Eno – David Byrne: www.bush-of-ghosts.com
In 2006 the Eno/Byrne 1981 album My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts was re-released. A true website was launched as well!
Jan 10 2026
David Bowie – Lazarus
On January 10, 2016, David Bowie passed away. His final single, Lazarus, turned out to be a moving farewell. Long live Bowie!
Jan 04 2026
The story of Prince and the Stranger Things finale
Prince’s music was used in the finale of the Stranger Things series. How did the show accomplish that feat?
Aug 29 2025
The Cure – The Head On The Door – Reissue liner notes
In 2006 The Cure’s The Head On The Door was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Aug 16 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – “Wanted” ad campaign
EMI America developed a “Wanted” ad campaign to promote the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Freaky Styley. See the full campaign here!
Aug 15 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – Reissue liner notes
In 2003 Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Freaky Styley was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Jun 19 2025
Neil Young – Tonight’s The Night – Extras
The full liner notes, inlays and insert texts off the Neil Young album Tonight’s The Night!
May 22 2025
Brigitte Bond: the story of the “Beat girl”
The “Beat girl” logo is based on a 1964 picture. The story of the twisting Brigitte Bond can be read here!
May 21 2025
Springsteen vs Trump
Springsteen vs Trump. Criticism on the administration from Bruce Springsteen is followed by childlish reactions (and lies) from the White House.
May 16 2025
Paul McCartney in Japan 1980: drugs, jail, deportation
In 1980 Wings were to tour Japan for the very first time, but Paul McCartney was caught on possession of cannabis and put in a Japanese cell. The complete story!
Dec 24 2024
Wham! – Last Christmas: the ultimate Christmas feeling?
In 1984 Wham! released the Christmas classic Last Christmas. The intended number 1 that didn’t quite make it. A look back.
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