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With Christmas 1979 approaching, Spandau Ballet made their debut live show, igniting a pop revolution soon billed the New Romantic movement.

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The best reissues of 2023 include gargantuan box sets and back-to-basics vinyl among a smorgasbord of essential releases.

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The best Corrs songs grew from folk roots into pop-rock greatness, helping the group become one of the most successful Irish bands ever.

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A unique moment in British R&B, Eternal’s debut album, ‘Always & Forever’, was a glorious expression of young woman power.

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From gritty ballads to gospel-infused funk’n’roll, the best Tina Turner songs established the iconic singer as an era-defining legend.

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From viral novelties to chart-topping hits, the most annoying songs of all time never fail to cause irritation of the ears.

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With rarities from Joni Mitchell, Prince and Linkin Park, the best Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 releases are a must for all vinyl addicts.

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Breaking sales records and pushing the bounds of technology, Madonna’s ‘The Immaculate Collection’ set the bar for all hits albums to come.

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The fourth single from the ‘True Blue’ album, Open Your Heart found Madonna creating her most ambitious artistic statement yet.

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Pleasingly experimental, Kylie Minogue’s ‘Body Language’ album mixed hip-hop and R&B with 80s touchstones and her trademark frothy pop.

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