Articles by Jason Draper
Batman: How Prince Invented The Blockbuster Soundtrack Album
A chart smash and a return to Hollywood credibility, Prince’s ‘Batman’ soundtrack album was another game-changing success.
10 Takeaways From Blur’s ‘To The End’ Documentary
Blur’s ‘To The End’ documentary caps one of the most astonishing years in the band’s career – as these ten takeaways reveal.
Diamond Dogs: David Bowie’s “Pre-Punk” Gang Song Explained
Introducing the title characters of his 1974 album, the song Diamond Dogs saw David Bowie try ‘to evolve a new street gang’ ahead of punk.
Batdance: What Prince’s Hit ‘Batman’ Song Did For Hollywood
The cinematic tie-in that couldn’t fail, Batdance was a sample-filled song that saw Prince respond to the Caped Crusader’s call for help.
Liza Jane: The Story Behind David Bowie’s Debut Single
A pacy slice of mid-60s R&B, Liza Jane was credited to Davie Jones With The King Bees, but is better known as David Bowie’s first-ever single.
To The End: Behind The Song That Revealed A New Side Of Blur
Introducing a new facet of Damon Albarn’s songwriting, To The End was the song on which Blur truly showed their ambition.
‘Lodger’ At 45: A Track-By Track Guide To Every Song On David Bowie’s Art-Pop Classic
Closing David Bowie’s ‘Berlin Trilogy’, the ten ‘Lodger’ songs are a masterclass in experimental pop, as this track-by-track shows.
‘Diamond Dogs’ At 50: A Track-By-Track Guide To Every Song On David Bowie’s Apocalyptic Nightmare
Mind your step. This track-by-track guide to David Bowie’s ‘Diamond Dogs’ album takes a journey through the ravenous world of Hunger City.
‘The Soft Bulletin’ At 25: Why The Flaming Lips’ Masterpiece Still Matters
An album born of grief and a creative reinvention, ‘The Soft Bulletin’ turned The Flaming Lips into ‘the band that will always be’.
When Doves Cry Facts: 10 Things You Need To Know About Prince’s Seminal Pop Masterpiece
Prince’s hit ‘Purple Rain’ song When Doves Cry changed the game in the 80s. These ten facts reveal exactly why that was.
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