‘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.
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.
‘Yourself Or Someone Like You’: How Matchbox 20 Struck Gold With Their Debut Album
Their success seemingly arrived overnight, but Matchbox 20 paid their dues before making their debut album, ‘Yourself Or Someone Like You’.
‘Take This To Your Grave’: The Fall Out Boy Album That Resurrected Pop-Punk
With its raw production and angsty lyrics, Fall Out Boy’s debut album, ‘Take This To Your Grave’, opened doors for countless emo bands.
‘Power, Corruption & Lies’: The Truth Behind New Order’s Pivotal Album
Innovative and influential, the ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’ album helped New Order establish their own identity, post-Joy Division.
Respect: The Story Behind Aretha Franklin’s Song For Empowerment
Originally recorded by Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin turned the song Respect into ‘one of the battle cries of the civil-rights movement’.
‘Humanz’: How Gorillaz Evolved With Their Apocalyptic Fifth Album
With a guest-packed premonition of a Trump-run dystopia, Gorillaz’s fifth album, ‘Humanz’, reflected a world on the brink of turmoil.
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