‘Script For A Jester’s Tear’: Marillion’s Debut Album Had The Last Laugh

A unique blend of prog rock and new-wave pop, ‘Script For A Jester’s Tear’ established Marillion as neo-prog pioneers.

Summer Holiday: The Story Behind Cliff Richard’s Shining Hit Song

Released at the peak of his fame, Cliff Richard's Summer Holiday is a classic pop song that’s no mere romantic fling - it lasts forever.

‘Dusty In Memphis’: How A White British Singer Made A Landmark Soul Album

Dusty Springfield’s crowning achievement, the ‘Dusty In Memphis’ album allowed her to realise her full potential as a soul singer.

‘Sound Of Silver’: How LCD Soundsystem Brought Disco Home

Forcing the US to contribute to the global dance-music phenomenon it had instigated, ‘Sound Of Silver’ was LCD Soundsystem’s richest work yet.

‘The Unknown Soldier’: The Story Behind The Doors’ Potent Anti-War Song

Recorded at the height of the Vietnam War, ‘The Unknown Soldier’ was The Doors’ most political song, striking a chord at home and abroad.

‘First Take’: Why Roberta Flack’s Debut Album Demands Repeat Listens

Blue Monday: How A New Order Song Changed The Face Of Music

Still sounding like the future of electronic music, New Order’s Blue Monday remains “unsurpassed” as a “song to make you dance”.

‘True’: Behind Spandau Ballet’s Masterpiece 80s Pop Album

Make-or-break for Spandau Ballet, the ‘True’ album lived up to Gary Kemp’s ambition to record ‘an album that would… become timeless’.

Dreams: How Stevie Nicks Wrote Fleetwood Mac’s No.1 Hit In 10 Minutes

Written following her breakup with Lindsay Buckingham, Steve Nicks’ song Dreams became Fleetwood Mac’s only No.1 hit.

Designing ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’: Behind Pink Floyd’s Iconic Album Cover

With its prism logo conveying an air of mystery, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ album cover remains a work of cosmic wonder.