The Smiths’ Peel Sessions: A Guide To Every Legendary Radio Appearance
Crucial to building their fanbase, The Smiths’ Peel Sessions were always events, sometimes yielding definitive versions of their best songs.
Best Enya Albums: All 8 Studio Releases, Ranked, Reviewed
Full of uniquely spiritual views and ethereal harmonies, the best Enya albums prove why the Irish songstress is the “Queen Of New Age Pop”.
‘Piece Of Mind’: How Iron Maiden Thought Up A Classic Metal Album
The album that introduced Iron Maiden’s classic line-up, ‘Piece Of Mind’ saw the group make a powerful bid for the big league.
‘Miss E… So Addictive’: Behind Missy Elliott’s Habit-Forming Third Album
Missy Elliott’s third album, ‘Miss E… So Addictive’, all but demands repeat use. ‘My music could be a substitute for a drug,’ Elliott said.
‘Purple’: How Stone Temple Pilots Hit An All-Time High With Their Second Album
Deciding to branch out on their second album, ‘Purple’, Stone Temple Pilots quartet began pushing beyond the confines of grunge.
Best Jason Mraz Songs: 10 Charming Folk-Pop Gems
Filled with catchy melodies and clever wordplay, the best Jason Mraz songs have a playfulness and optimism that’s rare in pop music.
Rooms On Fire: The Story Behind Stevie Nicks’ Blazing Love Song
Documenting a short-lived but white-hot love affair, Rooms On Fire burns with all the intensity of the best Stevie Nicks songs.
‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’: How Blur Kickstarted A New Era In British Pop
Establishing Blur’s identity, the ‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’ album become one of the most influential British albums of the 90s.
Express Yourself: The Story Behind Madonna’s Anthem Of Female Empowerment
With an iconic intro that’s arguably as famous as the song itself, Express Yourself delivered Madonna’s message clear into pop’s mainstream.
‘Lovesexy’: Understanding Prince’s Spiritual-Sexual Rebirth
Built around a concept of his own devising, the ‘Lovesexy’ album envisioned a state in which Prince’s sexual and spiritual desires could coexist.
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