Jeanette Leech

Articles by Jeanette Leech

In Depth

Janelle Monáe’s ‘The Electric Lady’ album developed her ‘Metropolis Saga’ with charged electro-funk and high-concept queer expression.

In Depth

A song inviting multiple readings, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman became an anthem in Aretha Franklin’s hands.

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A conceptual triumph, ‘Spirit In The Dark’ is a deeply personal album on which Aretha Franklin asserts her dignity in love and in society.

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As controversial as it was catchy, WAP saw Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion build on a hip-hop tradition of women expressing sexual power.

List & Guides

Whether in collaboration or adding to her prolific solo catalogue, the best Charli XCX songs are the work of an artist at her peak.

In Depth

Written after a shock admission from James Taylor, Carly Simon’s ‘No Secrets’ album was a revelation for singer-songwriters everywhere.

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A unique collaboration between Joni Mitchell and Charles Mingus, ‘Mingus’ was the crowning album in an innovative period of creativity.

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Recorded at a time of personal crisis, the ‘Street Angel’ album found Stevie Nicks fighting for survival after leaving Fleetwood Mac.

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Recorded live in church, Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ was a landmark gospel album that converted believers and non-believers alike.

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From pure pop thrills to intense balladry, the best Roxette songs put the Swedish duo on the map with ABBA and Robyn.

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