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‘Piece Of Mind’: How Iron Maiden Thought Up A Classic Metal Album
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‘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
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‘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
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‘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
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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
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‘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
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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
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‘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
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‘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
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‘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
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‘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.

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