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‘Showbiz’: Muse’s Debut Album Was A Launchpad To Dizzying Heights
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‘Showbiz’: Muse’s Debut Album Was A Launchpad To Dizzying Heights

An ambitious alt-prog answer to 90s British rock, Muse’s debut album, ‘Showbiz’, would rapidly catapult the group into the big leagues.

‘The Electric Lady’: Behind Janelle Monáe’s Stimulating Second Album
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‘The Electric Lady’: Behind Janelle Monáe’s Stimulating Second Album

Janelle Monáe’s ‘The Electric Lady’ album developed her ‘Metropolis Saga’ with charged electro-funk and high-concept queer expression.

‘Elysium’: Behind One Of Pet Shop Boys’ Most Authentic Albums
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‘Elysium’: Behind One Of Pet Shop Boys’ Most Authentic Albums

‘Elysium’ is perhaps one of the most personal Pet Shop Boys albums. Its release also marked a major turning point for the musical duo.

(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin’s Song Of Discovery
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(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin’s Song Of Discovery

A song inviting multiple readings, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman became an anthem in Aretha Franklin’s hands.

‘Senjutsu’: How Iron Maiden Triumphed In The Post-Pandemic World
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‘Senjutsu’: How Iron Maiden Triumphed In The Post-Pandemic World

Iron Maiden’s colossal 17th album, ‘Senjutsu’ reveals why the group are still the troopers every other metal band tries to topple.

She’s Lost Control: How Joy Division Let Loose Their Creative Genius
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She’s Lost Control: How Joy Division Let Loose Their Creative Genius

So good they recorded it twice, Joy Division’s She’s Lost Control is a stark post-punk classic that still sounds like the future.

‘Mondo Bizarro’: How Ramones Returned Refreshed For The 90s
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‘Mondo Bizarro’: How Ramones Returned Refreshed For The 90s

Recording their ‘Mondo Bizarro’ album with a new line-up, Ramones revitalised their sound at the start of a new decade.

Player’s Anthem: Behind Biggie And Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s Meisterwerk
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Player’s Anthem: Behind Biggie And Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s Meisterwerk

Under guidance from The Notorious B.I.G., Junior M.A.F.I.A. made their mark with Player’s Anthem, a classic slice of 90s hardcore hip-hop.

‘Iowa’: Why Slipknot’s Second Album Nearly Killed Them
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‘Iowa’: Why Slipknot’s Second Album Nearly Killed Them

The sound of a band tearing themselves apart, ‘Iowa’ not only consolidated the success of Slipknot’s debut, it almost marked their demise.

‘Leisure’: How Blur Became “The First Great Group Of The 90s”
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‘Leisure’: How Blur Became “The First Great Group Of The 90s”

Often seen as the work of a band finding its voice, Blur’s debut album, ‘Leisure’, contained plenty of hints at what would follow.

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