Posts tagged with Album Stories
‘High Drama’: “The Brief Was To Remould These Great Songs” Says Adam Lambert
An eclectic treat, ‘High Drama’, the fifth solo album from Queen frontman Adam Lambert, takes the art of reinterpretation to a new level.
‘Victory Lap’: How Nipsey Hussle’s Debut Album Secured His Track Record
Nipsey Hussle’s sole album, ‘Victory Lap’, may have taken home the medal, but fans still mourn the loss of the much-missed victor.
‘Heart Break Kodak’: Shining A Light On Kodak Black’s Dark Love Letter
Valentine’s Day offering in name, Kodak Black’s ‘Heart Break Kodak’ mixtape takes its listeners on a journey through darker terrain.
How Ray Charles’ Genius Debut Album Birthed Soul Music
Ray Charles’ self-titled debut album may not have delivered the bundle of joy singlehanded, but it represents the birth of soul music.
‘The Exciting Wilson Pickett’: An Explosive Southern Soul Album
Stuffed with killer soul songs, ‘The Exciting Wilson Pickett’ was a perfectly named album from the ‘Wicked’ soul icon.
‘Marquee Moon’: How Television’s Debut Album Tuned Into A New Frequency
Shining in the glow of the punk revolution, Television’s 1977 debut album, ‘Marquee Moon’, illuminated the way for new wave and post-punk.
‘Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul’: Behind The Timeless Masterpiece
Some albums are stuck in time. Some don’t fit any time. A few suit their era yet transcend it. Such is ‘Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul’.
‘Killers’: How Iron Maiden’s Second Album Slayed The Competition
Heavy metal with punk attitude, Iron Maiden’s second album, ‘Killers’, remains one of their most pivotal releases.
‘Nine Track Mind’: How Charlie Puth Gave Retro-Pop Mass Appeal
Evincing a love of soul-pop and R&B, Charlie Puth’s debut album, ‘Nine Track Mind’, signalled the arrival of an irrepressible talent.
‘Opposites’: How Biffy Clyro Became One Of The UK’s Biggest Alt-Rock Bands
Biffy Clyro are the most unlikely of success stories. But the Scottish trio’s ‘Opposites’ album almost came at the cost of their career.
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