‘Welcome To My Nightmare’: Behind Alice Cooper’s Shock-Rock Fantasy
Laying Alice Cooper the band to rest, ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ saw Alice Cooper the man make his dreams of solo stardom come true.
‘Behind The Sun’: The Dawning Of A New Era For Eric Clapton
Recorded with Phil Collins, Eric Clapton’s ‘Behind The Sun’ album captured his anguish at the breakdown of his marriage to Pattie Boyd.
‘I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You’: Aretha Franklin’s Soul Serenade
Crowning Aretha Franklin the ‘Queen Of Soul’, the ‘I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You’ album was ‘the sound of self-assurance’.
‘Thick As A Brick’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Towering Satirical Masterpiece
Inspired by the surreal humour of Monty Python, Jethro Tull’s ‘Thick As A Brick’ album lampooned British life and the excesses of prog rock.
Why The Notorious B.I.G.’s Legacy Continues To Loom Over Hip-Hop
A larger-than-life talent with a tragically early end, The Notorious B.I.G. helped to create the moneyed hip-hop world we know today.
Why Love’s Self-Titled Debut Album Is An Adored 60s Classic
Described as ‘loud, raucous, minimalist rock’ Love’s self-titled debut album introduced the group as rising stars of the 60s counterculture.
‘Rebel Heart’: A Thrilling Compendium Of Madonna’s Magic DNA
The richest range of Madonna’s creative skills to date, the ‘Rebel Heart’ album emerged as a triumphant victory against the odds.
‘Diamond’: Rough And Uncut, This Is Spandau Ballet’s Glittering Jewel
More than a majestic time capsule, Spandau Ballet’s ‘Diamond’ album captured the group developing into one of the 80s’ most successful bands.
‘Water Sign’: How Chris Rea’s Fifth Album Turned The Tide
Caught in a riptide of disillusionment, Chris Rea’s free-flowing yet choppy 1983 album, ‘Water Sign’, led to a sea change in his fortunes.
‘÷’: How Ed Sheeran’s Third Album Dominated The Charts
Diving into “stadium zone” with a flurry of hit songs, Ed Sheeran’s ‘÷’ was a watershed moment that shook the music industry to its core.
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