Try A Little Tenderness: How Otis Redding’s Midas Touch Found Soul Gold
A sentimental ballad Otis Redding didn’t think suited him, Try A Little Tenderness became a passion-filled powerhouse in the singer’s hands.
Can’t Get You Out Of My Head: Behind Kylie’s Unforgettable Comeback
The high point of Kylie Minogue’s dancefloor reinvention in the early 2000s, Can’t Get You Out Of My Head almost overwhelms her whole career.
+: Why Ed Sheeran’s Debut Album Was More Than The Sum Of Its Parts
With his debut album, ‘+’, Ed Sheeran’s era-defining blend of folk-pop balladry and acoustic rap instantly turned him into a British icon.
Best Pretenders Songs: 20 Real-Deal Tracks From Chrissie Hynde And Co
The best Pretenders songs reveal how Chrissie Hynde’s team have overcome adversity in order to rack up one of rock’s finest bodies of work.
Actually: How Pet Shop Boys Became Pop Revolutionaries
Determined to shape things their own way, Pet Shop Boys’ sophomore album, ‘Actually’, was an even bigger success than their first.
Goodbye And Hello: Get Acquainted With Tim Buckley’s First Masterpiece
Tim Buckley’s second album, ‘Goodbye And Hello’, remains a startling work of raw intimacy and psychedelic extravagance.
Future Games: Fleetwood Mac At The Dawn Of A New Era
Danny Kirwan’s coming-of-age album, ‘Future Games’ also saw Christine McVie and Bob Welch join the constantly evolving Fleetwood Mac.
Bilingual: How Pet Shop Boys Caught The Latin-Pop Wave First
With ‘Bilingual’, Pet Shop Boys took their time and looked further afield for the most diverse album of their career to date.
Tin Machine II: Why This David Bowie Sequel Is Better Than The Original
Refined and more accessible than the band’s debut album, ‘Tin Machine II’ deserves far greater recognition among David Bowie’s work.
The Best: The Story Behind Tina Turner’s Career-Defining Anthem
Tina Turner’s signature hit, The Best has taken on a life of its own. ‘It’s like the song of a generation’, says co-writer Holly Knight.
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