‘Clouds’: How Joni Mitchell Began To See Life From All Sides Now
With the ‘Clouds’ album, Joni Mitchell found her sweet spots: the joins between love and freedom, hope and despair, and much, much more.
‘Rest In Blue’: Why Gerry Rafferty’s Swansong Is The Perfect Epitaph
Emerging from the great beyond, Gerry Rafferty’s posthumous final album, ‘Rest In Blue’, is a fitting tribute to a legendary songwriter.
‘Golden’: Behind Kylie Minogue’s Glittering Country-Pop Reinvention
Like ‘Dolly Parton standing on a dancefloor’, Kylie Minogue ensured her ‘Golden’ album was her most surprising new direction yet.
‘Thick As A Brick’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Towering Satirical Masterpiece
Inspired by the surreal humour of Monty Python, Jethro Tull’s ‘Thick As A Brick’ album lampooned British life and the excesses of prog rock.
Why James Blunt Is More Than A Beautiful One-Hit Wonder
Often hiding behind deadpan wit and snarky tweets, You’re Beautiful hitmaker James Blunt is one of Britain’s most underrated songwriters.
Red Roses For Me: How The Pogues Blossomed On Their Debut Album
Though rowdy and rebellious, The Pogues’ ‘Red Roses For Me’ album was executed with feeling – and hinted at greatness ahead.
‘Crossroads’: How Tracy Chapman’s Songs Took A More Personal Turn
Coming one year after the record-breaking success of her debut album, ‘Crossroads’ found Tracy Chapman following up in inspiring fashion.
Peace And Love: How The Pogues Rolled With The Punches
Revealing a desire to stretch sonically whole also contending with a decline in Shane MacGowan’s health, ‘Peace And Love’ still holds its own.
‘On The Beach’: A Dark Treasure From Neil Young’s “Ditch Trilogy”
Recorded while Neil Young felt lost at sea, ‘On The Beach’ remains an intensely introspective masterpiece from ‘a period of disillusionment’.
Best Joni Mitchell Songs: 20 Mesmerising Masterpieces
Painting pictures in sound, the best Joni Mitchell songs see the artist making bold decisions – and even bolder statements.
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