Album Stories

‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility

An eclectic album covering many bases, ‘To Be Loved’ proved that Michael Bublé had matured into a bona fide pop star with universal appeal.

‘Olé Coltrane’: The Story Behind John Coltrane’s Jazz Masterpiece

Saxophone magus John Coltrane closed his Atlantic account with ‘Olé Coltrane’, a key album that unlocked his later musical explorations.

‘Let’s Dance’: How David Bowie Came Out Fighting With A Pure Pop Album

Looking to the mainstream with ‘Let’s Dance’, David Bowie scored his biggest-selling album while unleashing some of his most-loved songs.

‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’: How Iron Maiden Foresaw Their Masterpiece

Based around a haunting concept, Iron Maiden’s thrilling ‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’ album brought the group a whole new audience.

‘The Strange Case Of…’: How Halestorm Saved Rock Music

Boosted by the range and power of their frontwoman, Halestorm’s ‘The Strange Case Of…’ album revived a flatlining classic rock genre.

How Third Eye Blind’s Debut Album Redefined Alternative Rock

‘Meteora’: The Story Behind Linkin Park’s Impactful Second Album

Containing the earth-scorching power to wipe out humanity, Linkin Park’s second album, ‘Meteora’, tore up the planet with a nu-metal classic.

‘Invasion Of Privacy’: How Cardi B’s Debut Album Changed The Game

Unashamedly honest and startlingly inventive, Cardi B’s debut album, ‘Invasion Of Privacy’, smashed through glass ceilings in pop and hip-hop.

How Paramore’s Self-Titled Album Inspired A Dramatic Reinvention

Recorded after the departure of two founding members, Paramore’s self-titled album saw the Tennessee trio explore a bold new direction.