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‘Dying To Live’: Behind The Album That Secured Kodak Black’s Bid For Immortality
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‘Dying To Live’: Behind The Album That Secured Kodak Black’s Bid For Immortality

Reflecting on prison, religion and destiny, ‘Dying To Live’ reframed Kodak Black as a fresh-faced pickpocket disarming marks at will.

Why Cher’s Christmas Album Is Already A Modern Classic
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Why Cher’s Christmas Album Is Already A Modern Classic

Taking even its creator by surprise, Cher’s Christmas album is as traditional as it is unexpected, bearing the pop icon’s stamp throughout.

How Spandau Ballet’s Live Debut Launched The New Romantic Movement
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How Spandau Ballet’s Live Debut Launched The New Romantic Movement

With Christmas 1979 approaching, Spandau Ballet made their debut live show, igniting a pop revolution soon billed the New Romantic movement.

2000 Miles: Why Pretenders ‘ Beloved Christmas Song Still Goes The Distance
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2000 Miles: Why Pretenders ‘ Beloved Christmas Song Still Goes The Distance

Pretenders ‘ Christmas song, 2000 Miles, sprang from tragic circumstances, yet Chrissie Hynde ‘s Yuletide staple remains a triumph.

‘Moondance’: Why This Van Morrison Classic Is “Part Of The Universe”
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‘Moondance’: Why This Van Morrison Classic Is “Part Of The Universe”

Setting out to produce a simple ‘album of good songs’, Van Morrison emerged with the painstakingly created masterpiece ‘Moondance’.

Shane MacGowan: The Pogues’ Singer Is A Man You Don’t Meet Every Day
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Shane MacGowan: The Pogues’ Singer Is A Man You Don’t Meet Every Day

Harnessing the lyrical brilliance of Irish folk and the aggressive snarl of punk, The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan created a unique style.

‘Always & Forever’: Behind The Timeless R&B Of Eternal’s Debut Album
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‘Always & Forever’: Behind The Timeless R&B Of Eternal’s Debut Album

A unique moment in British R&B, Eternal’s debut album, ‘Always & Forever’, was a glorious expression of young woman power.

‘Fragile’: How Yes Broke The Mould With Their Fourth Album
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‘Fragile’: How Yes Broke The Mould With Their Fourth Album

Marking the start of Yes’ golden era, their 1971 album, ‘Fragile’, was a seminal prog-rock classic shimmering with spiritual longing.

‘Power’: How Ice-T Blasted Gangsta Rap Into The World
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‘Power’: How Ice-T Blasted Gangsta Rap Into The World

Critical in establishing gangsta rap, Ice-T’s second album, ‘Power’, remains a force of West Coast hip-hop.

‘Absolution’: The Muse Magnum Opus That Foretold The End Times
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‘Absolution’: The Muse Magnum Opus That Foretold The End Times

A sweeping work of apocalyptic fervour, Muse’s third album, ‘Absolution’ is an alt-rock masterpiece capturing the angst of a post-9/11 world.

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