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A song that k.d. lang was ‘reluctant to sing’, Constant Craving is beloved by fans drawn to its mix of vulnerability and pleasure. Here’s why…

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The ‘13’ album took Blur far beyond anything they’d ever done before, as revealed by this track-by-track guide to each of its songs.

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An eclectic album packed with fabulous pop, ‘Kiss Me Once’ deserves repeat adoration, as proven by this track-by-track guide to its 11 songs.

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With frontman Fish exploring darker lyrical paths, Marillion’s 1984 album, ‘Fugazi’, became one of the neo-prog band’s most overlooked gems.

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Sharp, accessible and full of classic-rock hooks, the John Paul Jones-penned song Good Times Bad Times gave Led Zeppelin lift-off in the US.

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Part of the demo collection that scored Madonna a record deal, Burning Up remains a fascinating outlier among her early hits.

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Encompassing an array of genres and subject matter in their work, the best female songwriters continue to inspire, regardless of gender.

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With its canny lyrics and irresistible beat, Girls & Boys is the career-making song that crowned Blur the kings of Britpop.

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From rock’n’roll riot-starters to formidably funky floor-fillers, the best drummers made music history by moving our heads and our feet.

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Ever wondered who Yes are? This introduction to the prog pioneers will reveal why they remain one of the most influential bands of all time.

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