‘Crossroads’: How Tracy Chapman’s Songs Took A More Personal Turn
Coming one year after the record-breaking success of her debut album, ‘Crossroads’ found Tracy Chapman following up in inspiring fashion.
The Road To Hell: How Chris Rea Sped To His Biggest Success
Turning traffic woes into a dismantling of social decay, Chris Rea’s ‘The Road To Hell’ album emerged from gridlock as a soft-rock classic.
‘Fever’: When Kylie Minogue Hit Boiling Point
With her ‘Fever’ album, Kylie Minogue consolidated her grip on the global charts, satisfying both her creative drive and her fans’ demands.
‘Stars’: The Album That Wrote Simply Red’s Name In The Firmament
With Simply Red’s ‘Stars’, Mick Hucknall harnessed the personal, emotional and political to create one of the best pop albums of the 90s.
Brotherhood: How New Order’s Fourth Album Cracked The US
Split down the middle between rock and electronic songs, New Order’s ‘Brotherhood’ album delivered a ‘pure, physically exalting sensation’.
The Gold Experience: Behind Prince’s Richest Album Of The 90s
Released during a fractious period in his life, ‘The Gold Experience’ remains a vital part of Prince’s treasured body of work.
1. Outside: Inside The Dark Heart Of Bowie’s Most Challenging Album
Reuniting with Brian Eno for the first time since the 70s, David Bowie created ‘1. Outside’, a complex work in which murder becomes an ‘art’.
Strange Days: The Doors On The Threshold Of A New Creative World
Riding the crest of the wave, The Doors wanted the world… and they wanted it now. ‘Strange Days’ brought it right to them.
The Long Run: The End Of The Road For Eagles’ Soaring First Phase
Recorded while under pressure to follow ‘Hotel California’, ‘The Long Run’ became Eagles’ final studio album for almost 30 years.
Break Every Rule: How Tina Turner Made Her Comeback Stick
Tina Turner’s 1986 album, ‘Break Every Rule’, reaffirmed the Tennessee singer’s ‘Queen Of Rock’n’Roll’ credentials.
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