Posts tagged with Album Stories
‘Reality’: The Album That Made David Bowie Rethink Life
His last album for ten years, ‘Reality’ found David Bowie seeking ‘the optimistic in my life’, before being forced into semi-retirement.
‘Spirit Of Eden’: The Story Behind Talk Talk’s Elusive Masterpiece
One of modern music’s few truly original albums, the influence of Talk Talk’s ‘Spirit Of Eden’ reaches far beyond fad and fashion.
‘Relentless’ Review: Pretenders’ 12th Album Is A Hungry, Restless Push Towards The Future
The sound of a band thriving, Pretenders’ 12th album, ‘Relentless’, pushes beyond the group’s established rock and pop template.
‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic
A sword-wielding saga, Jethro Tull’s ‘The Broadsword And The Beast’ album blurs the lines between medieval fantasy and modern politics.
‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom
With its mellow soft-rock, Gerry Rafferty’s second album, ‘City To City’, catapulted the Scottish songwriter into the big leagues.
‘Keep The Faith’: Behind Faith Evans’ Grief-Stricken Response To Biggie’s Death
Recorded in the aftermath of her husband’s murder, Faith Evans’ second album, ‘Keep The Faith’, was a cathartic step into her own life.
‘Hail To The King’: How A Dramatic Change Of Sound Became Avenged Sevenfold’s Bold Statement Of Survival
With their sixth album, ‘Hail To The King’, Avenged Sevenfold sought a new way forward after the loss of drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan.
‘Prodigal Sista’: How Beverley Knight Put British Soul Music On The Map
A landmark in British R&B music, the ‘Prodigal Sista’ album ensured Beverley Knight’s place among the world’s all-time greats.
‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album
Dazzlingly ambitious and musically astute, Diddy’s fourth album, Press Play, totally reinvigorated his presence among hip-hop’s elite.
Joni Mitchell ‘At Newport’: A Track-By-Track Guide To The Legendary Comeback
Joni Mitchell’s ‘At Newport’ album documents her surprise return to live performance in 2022. This track-by-track reveals what happened.
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