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Mark Elliott

Mark Elliott balances a passion for all things pop with a day-job managing the content and commercial fortunes of one of Britain’s largest specialist magazine publishers. His career has taken him from the boardroom of Time Out London (where he was Managing Director) to the publishing hotseat at brands such as Closer and Empire. All of this interesting career stuff pales in comparison besides his – frankly ridiculous – record-collecting habit (how many overseas variant covers of Like A Virgin does anyone really need?) and The Ministry Of Pop, his book on Stock Aitken Waterman, published in 2017.

Articles by Mark Elliott

How Madonna’s Self-Titled Debut Album Launched A Seemingly Endless Success

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How Madonna’s Self-Titled Debut Album Launched A Seemingly Endless Success

Containing the principal ingredients of her early 80s output, Madonna’s self-titled debut album could not be silenced.

‘Electric’: The Story Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Charged Return To The Dancefloor

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‘Electric’: The Story Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Charged Return To The Dancefloor

Almost 30 years into their career, Pet Shop Boys unleashed their strongest dance set to date with the ‘Electric’ album.

Best Pet Shop Boys Songs: 30 Synth-Pop Hits Always On Our Mind

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Best Pet Shop Boys Songs: 30 Synth-Pop Hits Always On Our Mind

Brightening the singles charts for decades, the best Pet Shop Boys songs showcase why they are one of the greatest pop duos of all-time.

What Madonna’s Christine And The Queens Collaboration Means For The “Queen Of Pop”

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What Madonna’s Christine And The Queens Collaboration Means For The “Queen Of Pop”

Madonna’s Christine And The Queens collaboration is arguably the most dramatic in a string of ambitious and creative partnerships.

Better The Devil You Know: 10 Kylie Minogue Facts You Need To Know

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Better The Devil You Know: 10 Kylie Minogue Facts You Need To Know

Think you know everything there is to know about the “Princess Of Pop”? These Kylie Minogue facts may surprise you…

‘American Life’: How Madonna Waged War On Critics’ Expectations

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‘American Life’: How Madonna Waged War On Critics’ Expectations

Madonna’s first album of the 21st century, ‘American Life’ was a leftfield turning point that heralded some of her best work yet.

The Reflex: How Nile Rodgers Helped Duran Duran Score Their Biggest Hit

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The Reflex: How Nile Rodgers Helped Duran Duran Score Their Biggest Hit

With The Reflex topping the US and UK charts in 1984, Duran Duran began a lasting partnership with Bowie and Madonna hitmaker Nile Rodgers.

‘Super’: A Dance Classic That’s Pet Shop Boys… But More So!

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‘Super’: A Dance Classic That’s Pet Shop Boys… But More So!

With its powerful dance direction, the ‘Super’ album signalled there was no slowing down for Pet Shop Boys in the 2010s.

Come Undone: How Duran Duran Tied Off Another Hit Song

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Come Undone: How Duran Duran Tied Off Another Hit Song

There was a lot riding on Come Undone. Could Duran Duran deliver a second hit song after the comeback of Ordinary World?

Vogue: The Story Behind Madonna’s Biggest-Ever Hit

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Vogue: The Story Behind Madonna’s Biggest-Ever Hit

Vogue started life as a planned B-side, but it would go on to earn a place in pop history as Madonna’s biggest hit song.