Tag: Waterboys

Dec 30 2019

Closing Of 2019

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Concert, List, Review

Closing of 2019. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2019.

Bauhaus, Billie Eilish, Blood Orange, Bruce Springsteen, Clash, Crass, Fatal Flowers, FKA Twigs, Genesis, LCD Soundsystem, New Order, Nick Cave, Pixies, Prince, Revolution, Robert Glasper, Solange, Underworld, Waterboys

Jun 01 2019

The Waterboys introduce ‘the big music’ on A Pagan Place

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1984 The Waterboys released their second album. It introduced ‘the big music’ to the world. A Pagan Place is a masterpiece by one of the most interesting and consistent bands of all time.

June 1984, Waterboys

Mar 09 2019

The best live albums

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

What are the best live albums of all time? A selection from my personal collection. My most played, sometimes with the most childhood memories, concert recordings!

AC/DC, Aretha Franklin, Bauhaus, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Chuck Brown, David Bowie, Donny Hathaway, Earth Wind & Fire, Frank Zappa, Grand Funk Railroad, Herman Brood, Japan, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Miles Davis, Motörhead, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Nick Cave, Nirvana, Peter Frampton, Peter Gabriel, Ramones, Roger Waters, Roxy Music, Simon And Garfunkel, Simple Minds, Siouxsie And The Banshees, UFO, Underworld, Waterboys, Who

Jan 13 2019

1984, the best year for pop music?

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Commemoration

5 years ago 1984 was proclaimed to be the best year for pop music. Indeed, the year did spawn many great albums. But was it all really that special?

Bruce Springsteen, David Sylvian, Gun Club, Nick Cave, Prince, Waterboys

Dec 29 2018

Closing of 2018

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Concert, List, Review

Closing of 2018. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2018.

Ace Frehley, Altın Gün, Anderson .Paak, Blood Orange, Bruce Springsteen, Carters, Cat Power, David Bowie, David Byrne, Dweezil Zappa, Father John Misty, Frank Zappa, Herman Brood, Janelle Monáe, Kamasi Washington, Kendrick Lamar, LCD Soundsystem, Mazzy Star, N.W.A., New Order, Prince, Public Enemy, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Van Halen, Waterboys

Oct 17 2018

The Waterboys say farewell to ‘the big music’: Fisherman’s Blues!

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1988 The Waterboys surprised a lot of people with their new album Fisherman’s Blues. Where had their well-known and popular ‘big music’ gone? The story about a search for simplicity and honesty.

Waterboys

Mar 30 2018

Paradiso, the most beautiful concert venue turns 50

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Concert, Tribute

Paradiso, the ultimate concert venue of The Netherlands and surrounding countries of the world, turns 50 years old. A look back on its rich history and a tribute to 50 years of pop music in Amsterdam.