‘Spirit In The Dark’: How Aretha Franklin Shone A Light On Her Soul
A conceptual triumph, ‘Spirit In The Dark’ is a deeply personal album on which Aretha Franklin asserts her dignity in love and in society.
Ashes To Ashes: How David Bowie Put Major Tom’s Epitaph Into Song
Returning to the character that first brought him fame, Ashes To Ashes found David Bowie ‘wrapping up’ his past.
‘Don’t Play That Song!’ How Ben E King Broke Through With Soul
Containing classics such as Stand By Me and the title track, ‘Don’t Play That Song!’ made Ben E King one of the finest singers of his era.
‘The Dance’: Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Emotional 90s Reunion
‘The Dance’ may have been a false dawn for Fleetwood Mac as a group, but it’s a drama-fuelled triumph of a live album.
‘Searching For The Young Soul Rebels’: How Dexys Midnight Runners Found Their Sound
A punk-infused update on classic soul, ‘Searching For The Young Soul Rebels’ made for Dexys Midnight Runners’ classic debut album.
‘Full Circle’: How The Doors Found Closure After Jim Morrison’s Death
With the ‘Full Circle’ album, The Doors proved they could still make great music, but, without Jim Morrison, it was always destined to end.
‘If I Could Only Remember My Name’: How David Crosby Turned Tragedy Into Greatness
A mood piece that veers between rapture and melancholy, ‘If I Could Only Remember My Name’ is David Crosby’s masterpiece debut album.
How Fleetwood Mac’s Live Debut Introduced A New Musical Force
On 13 August 1967, Fleetwood Mac made their debut live shows with two performances at a local blues festival. The rest is musical history.
‘Sunshine On Leith’: Behind The Proclaimers’ Dazzling Second Album
Containing their signature hit, I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), ‘Sunshine On Leith’ is The Proclaimers’ defining album.
Why Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Debut Album Was Years Ahead Of Its Time
Arguably the first record to fuse punk, funk and rap music, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ debut album continues to grow in stature.
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