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Material Girl: The Story Behind Madonna’s Richly Satirical Hit Song
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Material Girl: The Story Behind Madonna’s Richly Satirical Hit Song

One of Madonna’s most famous songs, Material Girl helped define the 80s. But everything wasn’t quite what it seemed – deliberately so.

Astral Weeks: Behind Van Morrison’s Celestial Masterpiece
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Astral Weeks: Behind Van Morrison’s Celestial Masterpiece

Hailed as ‘the most adventurous record in rock’, ‘Astral Weeks’ ensured Van Morrison’s name would be forever written in the cosmos.

‘Starsailor’: How Tim Buckley Soared Beyond All Limits
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‘Starsailor’: How Tim Buckley Soared Beyond All Limits

Tim Buckley’s second album of 1970, ‘Starsailor’ is a life-affirming blast of musical freedom that is still blowing minds today.

Never Ever: The Story Behind All Saints’ Immortal Breakup Song
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Never Ever: The Story Behind All Saints’ Immortal Breakup Song

Providing catharsis for millions of listeners, Never Ever was the song that secured All Saints’ career. It remains forever timeless.

Hunky Dory: How David Bowie Faced The Strange And Found His Voice
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Hunky Dory: How David Bowie Faced The Strange And Found His Voice

With ‘Hunky Dory’, David Bowie ‘got a lot out of my system’ and defined the themes he would explore throughout his career.

‘For The Roses’: This Overlooked Joni Mitchell Album Deserves Garlands
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‘For The Roses’: This Overlooked Joni Mitchell Album Deserves Garlands

Released between two critical and commercial peaks, the ‘For The Roses’ album finds Joni Mitchell’s artistry continuing to flourish.

Life’s Been Good: Behind Joe Walsh’s Exposé Of Rock Star Excess
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Life’s Been Good: Behind Joe Walsh’s Exposé Of Rock Star Excess

While on a short break from Eagles, guitarist Joe Walsh took flight by lampooning rock stardom on the satirical song Life’s Been Good.

‘Raise The Roof’: Behind Robert Plant And Alison Krauss’ Triumphant Second Album
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‘Raise The Roof’: Behind Robert Plant And Alison Krauss’ Triumphant Second Album

Majestic yet understated, ‘Raise The Roof’, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ long-awaited second album, upped the ante on ‘Raising Sand’.

‘24K Magic’: How Bruno Mars Struck Gold With His Third Album
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‘24K Magic’: How Bruno Mars Struck Gold With His Third Album

Mining his love of 90s R&B and G-funk, Bruno Mars’ third album, ‘24K Magic’, sparked a gold rush with a clutch of feel-good party bangers.

‘Hejira’: How Joni Mitchell Journeyed Into Her Greatest Musical Experiment
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‘Hejira’: How Joni Mitchell Journeyed Into Her Greatest Musical Experiment

Joni Mitchell’s eighth album, ‘Hejira’ was dominated by themes of wanderlust. It remains the peak of her 70s musical experiments.

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