The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours Tour: “We All Went Beserk”
Hedonism, drama and great music… Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours Tour had it all – as the ‘Rumours Live’ album proves.
The Doors Live At The Matrix: The Story Behind The Legendary Club Residency
The Doors’ short residency at San Francisco’s Matrix club, in March 1967, helped build the group’s legend. The shows remain a crucial listen.
‘Powerslave’: The Story Behind Iron Maiden’s Epic Fifth Album
They’d already brought metal to the mainstream, but the ‘Powerslave’ album showed that Iron Maiden still had ambition to burn in the mid-80s.
‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic
A sword-wielding saga, Jethro Tull’s ‘The Broadsword And The Beast’ album blurs the lines between medieval fantasy and modern politics.
Best 2000s Album Covers: 10 Great Artworks From The Noughties
From artful imaginings to dystopian concepts, the best 2000s album covers capture the essence of a turbulent decade.
Best Songs About Dogs: 10 Canine Classics For Our Pedigree Chums
Inspiring classic tunes from musicians as diverse Neil Young and David Bowie, the best songs about dogs are certainly for life.
Best Stranglers Songs: 10 Classics From Punk’s Masterful Meninblack
Unlike many punk tunes, the best Stranglers songs got a grip on the charts, earning them an enormous fanbase which remains loyal to this day.
‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom
With its mellow soft-rock, Gerry Rafferty’s second album, ‘City To City’, catapulted the Scottish songwriter into the big leagues.
‘Keep The Faith’: Behind Faith Evans’ Grief-Stricken Response To Biggie’s Death
Recorded in the aftermath of her husband’s murder, Faith Evans’ second album, ‘Keep The Faith’, was a cathartic step into her own life.
‘Hail To The King’: How A Dramatic Change Of Sound Became Avenged Sevenfold’s Bold Statement Of Survival
With their sixth album, ‘Hail To The King’, Avenged Sevenfold sought a new way forward after the loss of drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan.
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