‘Permission To Land’: Why The Darkness’ Debut Album Is Still Out Of This World
With an infectious sense of fun, The Darkness’ debut album, ‘Permission To Land’, led to a remarkable resurgence for rock’n’roll.
Sunday Sunday: The Blur Song That Lovingly Skewered British Tradition
With the song Sunday Sunday, Blur paid homage to British conventions while playfully sending up the very customs they respected.
Best British Soul Songs: 10 Heartfelt Classics From Soulful Artists
Undeniably different from their stateside cousins, the best British soul songs more than earn their place on the world’s stage.
Diamonds And Pearls: Behind Prince’s Glittering Start To The 90s
With a new band and a jewellery box full of hits, Prince entered the hip-hop era with the ‘Diamonds And Pearls’ album.
‘Selling England By The Pound’: How Genesis Brought Eccentricity To Prog Rock
Like medieval minstrels spinning tall tales, Genesis’ ‘Selling England By The Pound’ album harnessed fantasy and wit to craft a prog classic.
Very: How Pet Shop Boys Became New Cultural Stakeholders
Pet Shop Boys’ most successful album, ‘Very’ was released against the backdrop of a health crisis that was decimating the LGBTQ+ community.
Why Madonna’s Girlie Show Tour Was A Two-Fingered Triumph
Madonna’s Girlie Show world tour set new standards not only for the “Queen Of Pop”, but also for the blockbuster live shows of the future.
‘The Long Road’: The Story Behind Nickelback’s Full-Throttle Fourth Album
Turbo-charged and unstoppably catchy, Nickelback’s fourth album, ‘The Long Road’, found the group speeding towards greatness.
‘Road To Ruin’: How Ramones’ Fourth Album Journeyed Into New Territory
Still searching for that elusive hit, with the ‘Road To Ruin’ album Ramones refined their sound and made a punk-pop classic.
‘Tattoos’: How Jason Derulo’s Third Album Made Its Mark
Recorded after overcoming an almost fatal neck injury, Jason Derulo’s third album ‘Tattoos’, saw the pop-R&B star find a new lease of life.
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