Posts tagged with Album Stories
‘It’s My Life’: How Talk Talk Declared Independence From Synth-Pop
With their second album, ‘It’s My Life’, Talk Talk shook free from the shackles of synth-pop in order to make significant artistic strides.
‘Brave’: Behind Marillion’s Bold Leap Into Mental Health
Unravelling the mystery of a girl’s psychological struggles, Marillion’s 1994 album, ‘Brave’, is one of the band’s great artistic triumphs.
‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’: How Lily Allen Defied Her Stereotype
A direct challenge to her critics, Lily Allen’s second album, ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’, proved she was far more than met the eye.
10 Reasons Why ‘Dookie’ Is The Best Pop-Punk Album Of All Time
Bursting with attitude, zany humour and killer tunes, Green Day’s third album, ‘Dookie’, is the best pop-punk album of all time. Here’s why.
‘Under The Pink’: A Guide To Every Song On Tori Amos’ Second Album
The 12 ‘Under The Pink’ songs are fill of violent imagery, but making the album was a “self-healing” experience for Tori Amos.
Why Christine McVie’s Self-Titled 1984 Album Was “More Sophisticated” Than Fleetwood Mac
Released 14 years on from her debut solo album, Christine McVie’s self-titled 1984 album was well worth the wait.
‘GP’: Why Gram Parsons’ Debut Album Is A Country-Rock Classic
Gram Parsons nearly self-destructed before releasing his debut album. ‘GP’ now stands as testament to the troubled singer’s unique talent.
‘Court And Spark’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Joni Mitchell’s 1974 Masterpiece
Every song on ‘Court And Spark’ finds Joni Mitchell outstripping herself – as revealed by this track-by-track guide to the album.
‘Terrapin Station’: Behind Grateful Dead’s ‘Mainstream’ Rock Album
Grateful Dead’s ‘Terrapin Station’ album was a typically off-kilter bid for mainstream glory. Fans wouldn’t have had it any other way.
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