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Posts tagged with Album Stories

‘Opposites’: How Biffy Clyro Became One Of The UK’s Biggest Alt-Rock Bands
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‘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.

Low-life: Why New Order’s Third Album Remains A Career High
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Low-life: Why New Order’s Third Album Remains A Career High

A consistently inspired album, ‘Low-life’ marked the point where New Order’s fusion of rock and electronica became seamless.

‘Dixie Chicken’: The Album That Changed Everything For Little Feat
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‘Dixie Chicken’: The Album That Changed Everything For Little Feat

With a new line-up and Lowell George at the helm, ‘Dixie Chicken’ became a defining album for iconic rockers Little Feat.

How LCD Soundsystem’s Debut Album Became A Dance-Punk Classic
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How LCD Soundsystem’s Debut Album Became A Dance-Punk Classic

Released during the “New Rock Revival” era, LCD Soundsystem’s debut album saw punk maverick James Murphy redefine dance music forever.

‘Soul ’69’: How Aretha Franklin Expanded Soul Music’s Borders
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‘Soul ’69’: How Aretha Franklin Expanded Soul Music’s Borders

For the ‘Soul ’69’ album, Aretha Franklin recorded blues, jazz, pop and country songs, unifying them with the power of her own soulful vision.

Little Feat’s Debut Album: Where It All Started For Lowell George’s Band
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Little Feat’s Debut Album: Where It All Started For Lowell George’s Band

Released at the start of the 70s, Little Feat’s self-titled debut album suggested more greatness to come from the West Coast rockers.

How Led Zeppelin’s Debut Album Paved The Way For Heavy Metal
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How Led Zeppelin’s Debut Album Paved The Way For Heavy Metal

Super-charging the blues with a sound as heavy as their name, Led Zeppelin’s debut album continues to send shockwaves around the world.

‘Lost Sirens’: Why New Order’s “Outtakes” Album Stands On Its Own
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‘Lost Sirens’: Why New Order’s “Outtakes” Album Stands On Its Own

Dusted down after years ‘in a cupboard’, New Order’s ‘Lost Sirens’ album includes some of the group’s best music.

‘The Fall’: When Damon Albarn Made A Gorillaz Album On His iPad
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‘The Fall’: When Damon Albarn Made A Gorillaz Album On His iPad

Recorded on his iPad while touring the US, ‘The Fall’ saw Damon Albarn upend the very concept of what a Gorillaz album could be.

‘SUCKER’: How Charli XCX Proved She Was No Pop Pushover
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‘SUCKER’: How Charli XCX Proved She Was No Pop Pushover

With her second album, ‘SUCKER’, Charli XCX proved her star quality and set a benchmark for modern pop music.

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