Articles by Mark Elliott
Like A Prayer: The Story Behind Madonna’s Transcendent Signature Song
Creating no small amount of controversy, Like A Prayer sits near the pinnacle of Madonna’s many creative and commercial successes.
‘Rebel Heart’: A Thrilling Compendium Of Madonna’s Magic DNA
The richest range of Madonna’s creative skills to date, the ‘Rebel Heart’ album emerged as a triumphant victory against the odds.
‘Diamond’: Rough And Uncut, This Is Spandau Ballet’s Glittering Jewel
More than a majestic time capsule, Spandau Ballet’s ‘Diamond’ album captured the group developing into one of the 80s’ most successful bands.
Why Duran Duran’s “The Wedding Album” Kickstarted An Enduring Union
The success of Ordinary World and ‘Duran Duran’ (aka ‘The Wedding Album’) in 1993 secured the band’s future at a critical moment.
Madonna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Full Story
The most demanding performance of her career, Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show proved once again why she will always be the “Queen Of Pop”.
Best Madonna Albums: Her Studio Discography, Ranked, Reviewed
Balancing her hit-making instincts with a flair for controversy, the best Madonna albums make for a discography that straddles art and pop.
‘Hotspot’: A Slow-Burn Classic In Pet Shop Boys’ Rich Body Of Work
With especially pertinent timing, ‘Hotspot’ found Pet Shop boys dialling down the hedonism as the world was plunged into a unique crisis.
Madonna Number Ones: All 20 US And UK Chart-Topping Singles
As this list of every one of Madonna’s US and UK number ones shows, the “Queen Of Pop” has well and truly earned her crown.
‘Kylie Christmas’: How The Snow Queen Claimed Her Throne
Kylie Minogue and Christmas – it’s an obvious combination, but it took three decades for the Princess Of Pop to record her Christmas album.
‘X’: How Kylie Minogue Made Her Post-Recovery Mark
Kylie Minogue’s tenth studio album, ‘X’ was less calculated reinvention or exhaustive confessional than simply a return to business as usual.
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