Posts tagged with Album Stories
How Madonna’s Self-Titled Debut Album Launched A Seemingly Endless Success
Containing the principal ingredients of her early 80s output, Madonna’s self-titled debut album could not be silenced.
‘Tres Hombres’: How ZZ Top Went From Texan Upstarts To Global Contenders
Full of gritty tunes and helped by a mild scandal, ZZ Top’s third album, ‘Tres Hombres’, gave the Texan trio a push into the mainstream.
The Soft Parade: How The Doors Walked A New Creative Path
Rising out of ‘beautiful chaos’, ‘The Soft Parade’ found The Doors using horns and string sections to build an ornate new sound.
‘Anthem Of The Sun’: Behind Grateful Dead’s New Creative Dawn
Sessions for Grateful Dead’s second album began in chaos, yet ‘Anthem Of The Sun’ emerged as a landmark that pointed to the band’s future.
‘The Ballad Of Darren’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Blur’s Ninth Album
As this track-by-track guide to Blur’s ninth album shows, ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ is a fitting addition to the British indie heroes’ legacy.
‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’: How The Flaming Lips Infiltrated Pop
A mix of sci-fi, hip-hop and neo-psychedelia, ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ became The Flaming Lips’ surprise breakthrough album.
‘Electric’: The Story Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Charged Return To The Dancefloor
Almost 30 years into their career, Pet Shop Boys unleashed their strongest dance set to date with the ‘Electric’ album.
‘A Passion Play’: Behind The Drama Of Jethro Tull’s Sixth Album
A theatrical bolt from the blue, Jethro Tull’s sixth album, ‘A Passion Play’, has been embraced as a cult favourite by prog-rock fans.
‘Parachutes’: How Coldplay Went Skywards With Their Sweeping Debut Album
A breath of fresh air when it took off, Coldplay’s debut album, ‘Parachutes’, was a wispy blend of acoustic folk and bittersweet balladry.
Waiting For The Sun: How The Doors’ Third Album Offered A New Dawn
Though challenged by personal demons and the pressures of fame, ‘Waiting For The Sun’ proved The Doors weren’t ready to close just yet.
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