Post | Date | Excerpt | Yes Sir, I Will: Crass on its way out | 03/31/2023 | In March 1983 Crass released one of the most unlistenable albums of all time: Yes Sir, I Will. And yet, it was still impressive. The complete story! |
Roxy Music also convinces with the second album: For Your Pleasure | 03/23/2023 | Early 1973 Roxy Music released their second album. Nowadays, many regard it as their best album. A look back on an impressive sequel to an already amazing debut. |
Birthday gifts | 03/14/2023 | Through the years I have been given many (musical) presents for my birthday. My sincere gratitude to all who have blessed me with their gifts! |
Tears For Fears – The Hurting | 03/07/2023 | In 1983 Tears For Fears released their debut album. The story of 'primal scream', unexpected success and sincere emotion. |
Prince and 3121, the real comeback? | 03/20/2021 | In 2006 Prince released the wonderful 3121, one of his best albums in the new century. A look back at a great album. |
Marvin Gaye changes direction: I Want You | 03/16/2021 | In 1976 Marvin Gaye released the beautiful and erotic I Want You, an intimate tribute to his latest lover. A look back. |
Mazarati | 03/04/2021 | Mazarati, the story about the band, the debut album, 100 MPH, Prince's Kiss and more. thye rise and fall of an R&B group! |
Sufjan Stevens releases the beautiful, demure and moving Carrie & Lowell | 03/31/2020 | In 2015 Sufjan Stevens released the beautiful, moving and intimate Carrie & Lowell, a brutally honest portrait of Carrie's passing and the reaction to that. Impressive! |
Van Halen’s third album slams: Women And Children First | 03/26/2020 | The third Van Halen album proved that the band was more than the sum of its parts. An impressive piece of work by a band that sadly showed the first signs of the bumpy road ahead. |
Prince 1995 Ultimate Live Experience in Holland (by guest author Edward) | 03/25/2020 | Personal memories of the 4 'Ultimate Live Experience' shows Prince staged in 1995 in Den Bosch and Amsterdam. A magical time for Prince music lovers! |
Father John Misty – Off-Key In Hamburg | 03/23/2020 | Father John Misty released the live album Off-Key In Hamburg on March 23rd, 2020, to help donations to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Enjoy the opportunity to have great music and give aid to a great cause! |
Frank Sinatra’s forgotten masterpiece Watertown | 03/17/2020 | In 1970 Frank Sinatra released an album that was nearly forgotten, due to bad sales and reviews. Nowadays we know better: it's his last masterpiece! |
David Bowie changes course towards (plastic) soul: Young Americans | 03/07/2020 | In 1975 David Bowie released Young Americans, a soul and R&B album. How did it hold up and where does it stand today? A look back. |
Prince – The Chocolate Invasion & The Slaughterhouse: ‘File under P’? | 03/29/2019 | On March 29th, 2004, Prince released two compilation albums, availaible exclusively to members of the NPG Music Club. A look back at two forgotten releases in Prince's rich body of work. |
Prince – The Lotusflow3r three album set | 03/24/2019 | In 2009 Prince released a new album: in normal Prince fashion this was no ordinary release: Lotusflow3r, three albums in one. |
Prince – Commercial for the Lotusflow3r three album set | 03/24/2019 | This article contains the American video commercial for the Prince Lotusflow3r three cd set, which was sold exclusively at Target. |
Put Your Slouch Socks On: TV One’s Docuseries Unsung Celebrates the Music and the Legacy of 1980s Family Group The Jets | 03/17/2019 | Put Your Slouch Socks On: TV One’s Docuseries Unsung Celebrates the Music and the Legacy of 1980s Family Group The Jets. A story by Aisha K. Staggers. |
Sufjan Stevens – Seven Swans | 03/16/2019 | 15 years ago Sufjan Stevens releases the beautiful Seven Swans, a break from the year-old 'Fifty States Project'. A look back! |
Prince at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: the guitar solo | 03/15/2019 | On March 15th, 2004, Prince was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. The ceremony ended with While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Prince played circles around everyone and delivered an epic guitar solo. |
The best live albums | 03/09/2019 | 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! |
Keith Flint 1969-2019 | 03/04/2019 | Today news broke that Keith Flint has died. Sad tidings indeed. A short tribute. |
The birth of the best song of all time: When Doves Cry | 03/02/2019 | 35 years ago Prince started recording his masterpiece all by himself: When Doves Cry. The story behind the best single of all time, day by day. |
Solange – When I Get Home | 03/01/2019 | Finally the new Solange album has been released: When I Get Home. Once again an impressive album. A review. |
Underworld – Beaucoup Fish | 03/01/2019 | In 1999 Underworld released the fantastic Beaucoup Fish. How does that album hold up compared to their entire body of work? A look back. |
Paradiso, the most beautiful concert venue turns 50 | 03/30/2018 | 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. |
Mandrill – Composite Truth | 03/24/2018 | Composite Truth is the third album by the heavily underrated and way too unknown (funk) band Mandrill. A tribute to a forgotten masterpiece. |
My Name Is Prince Exhibition | 03/18/2018 | My Name Is Prince: The official exhibition is in Amsterdam. After success in London now also great success in Amsterdam? A review. |
24-Carat Black – Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth | 03/12/2018 | In 1973 the album Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth by the group 24-Carat Black was released, their first and last album. The story of a forgotten masterpiece! |
New Order – Blue Monday | 03/07/2018 | 35 years ago New Order released the 12-inch Blue Monday. A shock to people 'with good taste'. An impressive, innovative and exciting song to the rest. |
Zappa In New York | 03/03/2018 | Frank Zappa played in New York with his otherworldly band. The story on the double live album and classic songs like Titties & Beer, Punky's Whips, The Illinois Enema Bandit and The Black Page. |
Prince is victorious (once again) with Sign O’ The Times | 03/27/2017 | On March 27th 1987 I bought Sign O' The Times, again a kaleidoscopic album. The genius of the musical whirlwind from Minneapolis seemed limitless. And after 9 months he came to Europe again! New band, new look, new tour. A look back at one of the many highlights in Prince's career. |
Spoon – Hot Thoughts | 03/24/2017 | Who would have thought that Spoon would fuse funk and rock into a great unity? Not me, and yet there was Hot Thoughts. A great album! |
AC/DC – Let There Be Rock | 03/21/2017 | AC/DC's Let There Be Rock was the first album on which AC/DC found their definitive sound. A heavy, direct and swinging album. A look back on AC/DC, and Let There Be Rock in particular. |
Birthday 1977 & Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way | 03/14/2017 | My birthday 1977: Fleetwood Mac began their definitive victory march with Rumours, but first there was the single Go Your Own Way! |
Grinderman | 03/08/2017 | Grinderman: the fantastic side-project by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds that started 10 years ago and ended 5 years and 3 albums later: a tribute to a great project and to Nick Cave. |
Thundercat – Drunk | 03/06/2017 | Thundercat's third album Drunk is a beautiful, varied album. Just recently released and already a highlight for 2017! |
U2: From Pinkpop through the desert to the supermarket | 03/03/2017 | U2: From my first encounter (Pinkpop 1981) through 30 year old The Joshua Tree to personal favorite: 20 year old Pop. |
Concerts, top 50 | 03/20/2016 | Coming after the album top 50, I present the 50 best concerts I witnessed before my 50th birthday! |
Top 50, epilogue | 03/19/2016 | On March 14th 2016 I turned 50. In honor of that occasion and the music I present my top 50 best albums. What does this say about me, about my musical taste and what does it tell me about my age and/or identity? |
Album top 50, numbers 10 to 1 | 03/17/2016 | On March 14th 2016 I turned 50. In honor of that occasion and to the music my top 50 best albums. Today numbers 10 to 1! |
Album top 50, numbers 25 to 11 | 03/16/2016 | On March 14th 2016 I turned 50. In honor of that occasion and to the music my top 50 best albums. Today numbers 25 to 11. |
Album top 50, numbers 50 to 26 | 03/15/2016 | On March 14th 2016 I turned 50. In honor of that occasion and to the music my top 50 best albums. Today numbers 50 to 26. |
Concert | Date | Excerpt | Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, 03/09/2019 | 03/09/2019 | 4/5: Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals at AFAS Live. It was a big party, but it didn't become legendary. Perhaps next time? |
Joan As Police Woman & Benjamin Lazar Davis, 03/19/2017 | 03/19/2017 | 5/5: Completely overwhelmed by this concert, perfect band and Joan As Policewoman with her voice, commitment and humour. Impressive! |
Elvis Costello, 03/08/2017 | 03/08/2017 | 4/5: Very happy to finally having seen Elvis Costello. Some Attractions songs in a solo concert, that was generally acoustic. Carré was impressed! |
Underworld, 03/31/2016 | 03/31/2016 | 5/5: Fantastic Underworld concert. Great new material and, from start to finish, a slamming tempo, song after song after song. A truly stunning evening! |
De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, 03/25/2016 | 03/25/2016 | 3½/5: Highly entertaining evening. Great Nederhop (Dutch hip-hop). |
The Libertines, 03/02/2016 | 03/02/2016 | 3½/5: Solid standard setlist. It became really great with the second encore, which was spontaneous. |
Underworld, 03/24/2015 | 03/24/2015 | 4½/5: Tour in support of the Dubnobasswithmyheadman re-release. Paradiso was turned upside down from start to finish! |
D’Angelo, 03/03/2015 | 03/03/2015 | 4½/5: Second D'Angelo evening at Paradiso. Once again phenomenally good. |
D’Angelo, 03/02/2015 | 03/02/2015 | 5/5: Upon hearing the first notes it was clear this was going to be an absolute stunning concert! It didn't; it was even better. Classic! |
Cody Chesnutt, 03/01/2013 | 03/01/2013 | 3½/5: Very nice show at the the Melkweg's little room. Cody Chesnutt had (partially) lost his voice, but delivered a great concert nonetheless! |
The Waterboys, 03/17/2012 | 03/17/2012 | 4/5: Tour in support of their fabulous album An Appointment With Mr. Yeats. The concert was as good as the album |
Sheila E & C.O.E.D., 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | 3½/5: Very nice show by this all female band. |
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, 03/27/1995 | 03/27/1995 | 5/5: Aftershow. The only time I bought tickets on the black markets (5 times the original ticket price). Top night, during which Prince's spirits were genuinely lifted by the audience. |
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, 03/26/1995 | 03/26/1995 | 5/5: Aftershow. Never before did I stand so close to the stage at Paradiso. Funky, funky, funky, this show was funky. |
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, 03/25/1995 | 03/25/1995 | 4½/5: Topshow by Prince. During this tour he didn't perform any songs he had released under the moniker Prince. |
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, 03/24/1995 | 03/24/1995 | 4½/5: Topshow by Prince. During this tour he didn't perform any songs he had released under the moniker Prince. |
Janet Jackson, 03/21/1995 | 03/21/1995 | 2/5: Very professional American show. The start was truly spectacular and promised very much for the show, but unfortunately the promise wasn't met. Midway through I lost interest, big time. |