‘Parade’: How Spandau Ballet Marched Into New Territory
Spandau Ballet were at peak fame for the ‘Parade’ album, which signalled a new approach for the former New Romantics turned soul balladeers…
Gypsy: How Fleetwood Mac Found Inspiration In Stevie Nicks’ Past
One of Fleetwood Mac’s most recognisable songs, Gypsy drew upon nostalgia and tragedy to create something timeless.
‘×’: How Ed Sheeran’s Second Album Multiplied His Success
Streamlining R&B into his mix of rap and acoustic folk-pop, the success of Ed Sheeran’s second album, ‘×’, elevated him to pop greatness.
‘School’s Out’: Why This Alice’s Cooper Album Is In A Different Class
It’s title track was a global smash, but Alice Cooper’s ‘School’s Out’ album also deserves top marks as a rock classic.
‘Misplaced Childhood’: Behind The Album That Saw Marillion Come Of Age
Majestic and dream-like, Marillion's 1985 album, ‘Misplaced Childhood’, brought the neo-prog quintet success beyond their wildest dreams.
Starman: How David Bowie Landed A Legend-Making Song
With an earworm melody and an unforgettable TV performance, Starman became the song that brought David Bowie’s fame.
‘Unknown Pleasures’: How Joy Division Created A Timeless Debut Album
Dark, enigmatic and compelling, Joy Division’s debut album, ‘Unknown Pleasures’, has retained its allure in the decades since its release.
‘Workingman’s Dead’: Behind Grateful Dead’s Americana Rebirth
Emerging from a time of crisis, the ‘Workingman’s Dead’ album kick-started a creative revival that reshaped Grateful Dead’s career.
‘Mingus’: What Happened When Joni Mitchell Met A Jazz Legend
A unique collaboration between Joni Mitchell and Charles Mingus, ‘Mingus’ was the crowning album in an innovative period of creativity.
‘Riot!’: How Paramore’s Second Album Changed The Alt-Pop Landscape
Though Paramore were still just teenagers upon its release, their ‘Riot!’ album would change the course of emo and pop-punk as we knew it.
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