Alphabet St.: How One Song Reset Prince’s Career Path

With the hit song Alphabet St., Prince apologised for ‘The Black Album’ and introduced his ‘Lovesexy’ era in playfully funky style.

‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility

An eclectic album covering many bases, ‘To Be Loved’ proved that Michael Bublé had matured into a bona fide pop star with universal appeal.

‘Olé Coltrane’: The Story Behind John Coltrane’s Jazz Masterpiece

Saxophone magus John Coltrane closed his Atlantic account with ‘Olé Coltrane’, a key album that unlocked his later musical explorations.

‘Let’s Dance’: How David Bowie Came Out Fighting With A Pure Pop Album

Looking to the mainstream with ‘Let’s Dance’, David Bowie scored his biggest-selling album while unleashing some of his most-loved songs.

‘True Romance’: Why We Still Love Charli XCX’s Debut Album

Charli XCX’s debut album, ‘True Romance’, brought a pop maverick to the world, and marked the start of an enduring love affair with her fans.

‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’: How Iron Maiden Foresaw Their Masterpiece

Based around a haunting concept, Iron Maiden’s thrilling ‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’ album brought the group a whole new audience.

This Note’s For You: Behind Neil Young’s Furious Challenge To Big Business

Setting out to take on corporate sponsorship with the song This Note’s For You, Neil Young ended up forcing MTV to make a public reversal.

‘The Strange Case Of…’: How Halestorm Saved Rock Music

Boosted by the range and power of their frontwoman, Halestorm’s ‘The Strange Case Of…’ album revived a flatlining classic rock genre.

How Third Eye Blind’s Debut Album Redefined Alternative Rock

‘Meteora’: The Story Behind Linkin Park’s Impactful Second Album

Containing the earth-scorching power to wipe out humanity, Linkin Park’s second album, ‘Meteora’, tore up the planet with a nu-metal classic.