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‘Still Not Getting Any…’: Why Simple Plan’s Second Album Got All It Deserved
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‘Still Not Getting Any…’: Why Simple Plan’s Second Album Got All It Deserved

Going beyond the confines of their initial pop-punk template, ‘Still Not Getting Any…’ saw Simple Plan meld muscle with maturity.

‘All Roads Lead Home’ Was A “Rare Opportunity” For Neil Young, Says Nils Lofgren
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‘All Roads Lead Home’ Was A “Rare Opportunity” For Neil Young, Says Nils Lofgren

Recorded during lockdown, ‘All Roads Lead Home’ saw Neil Young and the members of Crazy Horse converge upon a new creative challenge.

‘Blue’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Melancholic Sixth Album
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‘Blue’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Melancholic Sixth Album

Marking a pivotal moment in Mick Hucknall’s career, Simply Red’s ‘Blue’ album saw him poignantly explore the past to express his sorrows.

‘Seasons End’: How Marillion Embarked On A New Era
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‘Seasons End’: How Marillion Embarked On A New Era

With the arrival of new singer Steve Hogarth, Marillion’s 1989 album, ‘Seasons End’, made the neo-prog heroes a formidable pop-rock force.

‘Piece Of Mind’: How Iron Maiden Thought Up A Classic Metal Album
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‘Piece Of Mind’: How Iron Maiden Thought Up A Classic Metal Album

The album that introduced Iron Maiden’s classic line-up, ‘Piece Of Mind’ saw the group make a powerful bid for the big league.

‘Miss E… So Addictive’: Behind Missy Elliott’s Habit-Forming Third Album
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‘Miss E… So Addictive’: Behind Missy Elliott’s Habit-Forming Third Album

Missy Elliott’s third album, ‘Miss E… So Addictive’, all but demands repeat use. ‘My music could be a substitute for a drug,’ Elliott said.

‘Purple’: How Stone Temple Pilots Hit An All-Time High With Their Second Album
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‘Purple’: How Stone Temple Pilots Hit An All-Time High With Their Second Album

Deciding to branch out on their second album, ‘Purple’, Stone Temple Pilots quartet began pushing beyond the confines of grunge.

‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’: How Blur Kickstarted A New Era In British Pop
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‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’: How Blur Kickstarted A New Era In British Pop

Establishing Blur’s identity, the ‘Modern Life Is Rubbish’ album become one of the most influential British albums of the 90s.

‘Lovesexy’: Understanding Prince’s Spiritual-Sexual Rebirth
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‘Lovesexy’: Understanding Prince’s Spiritual-Sexual Rebirth

Built around a concept of his own devising, the ‘Lovesexy’ album envisioned a state in which Prince’s sexual and spiritual desires could coexist.

‘Yourself Or Someone Like You’: How Matchbox 20 Struck Gold With Their Debut Album
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‘Yourself Or Someone Like You’: How Matchbox 20 Struck Gold With Their Debut Album

Their success seemingly arrived overnight, but Matchbox 20 paid their dues before making their debut album, ‘Yourself Or Someone Like You’.

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