Waiting For Herb: How The Pogues Prevailed Without Shane MacGowan
Rich and diverse, The Pogues’ ‘Waiting For Herb’ album showed the magic didn’t depart with their mercurial frontman.
Other Voices: How The Doors Remained Open After Jim Morrison’s Death
Though they’d lost their frontman, ‘Other Voices’ showed that The Doors’ post-Morrison music still had moments of magic.
Blood Sugar Sex Magik: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Spellbinding Classic
A new deal, new producer and a newfound confidence led to ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magick’, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ breakthrough album.
Red Roses For Me: How The Pogues Blossomed On Their Debut Album
Though rowdy and rebellious, The Pogues’ ‘Red Roses For Me’ album was executed with feeling – and hinted at greatness ahead.
Controversy: How Prince Created “A Prophecy” For The 80s
A challenging mix of sex, politics and religion, Prince’s ‘Controversy’ album contained the seeds of much that would follow in the 80s.
“Heroes”: Why David Bowie’s Genre-Defying Album Beats Them Forever
The second instalment in David Bowie’s daring ‘Berlin Trilogy’, the genre-defying ‘Heroes’ album still sounds like the future.
Harder Better Faster Stronger: Behind Daft Punk’s Indestructible Classic
Tying together the history of electronic music, Harder Better Faster Stronger supercharged Daft Punk’s futuristic vision.
Tusk: Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Album Of Elephantine Excess
A fragmented, bold and often beautiful double-album, Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tusk’ is a document of a band on the brink.
Best Frontmen And Frontwomen In Rock: 20 Iconic Singers
Blessed with that something special that sets them apart, rock’s best frontmen and women have the ability to change lives – and history.
Introspective: Inside Pet Shop Boys’ “Most Imperial Album”
Magnificently bridging the gap between dance and pop music, ‘Introspective’ found Pet Shop Boys doing ‘as we liked’.
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