Waiting For Herb: How The Pogues Prevailed Without Shane MacGowan
Rich and diverse, The Pogues’ ‘Waiting For Herb’ album showed the magic didn’t depart with their mercurial frontman.
Red Roses For Me: How The Pogues Blossomed On Their Debut Album
Though rowdy and rebellious, The Pogues’ ‘Red Roses For Me’ album was executed with feeling – and hinted at greatness ahead.
Remain In Light: Behind Talking Heads’ Once-In-A-Lifetime Album
Taking them ‘far beyond what people expected’, ‘Remain In Light’ was Talking Heads’ thought-provoking call to the dancefloor.
Still: Why Joy Division’s Archival Collection Continues To Endure
Released following Ian Curtis’ death, ‘Still’ proves that Joy Division’s outtakes and rarities stack up against most bands’ A-grade material.
Rob Tyner: How MC5’s Frontman Led A Rock’n’Roll Revolution
Punk before punk was invented, MC5’s singer, Rob Tyner, laid down the anti-establishment blueprint for all future rock’n’roll rebels to follow.
‘Talking Heads: 77’: Where It All Began For NYC’s New Wave Pioneers
As a debut album, ‘Talking Heads: 77’ revealed the group’s musical versatility while hinting at their glorious future as post-punk royalty.
Rum Sodomy & The Lash: Inside The Pogues’ Pivotal Second Album
With Shane MacGowan setting the pace, ‘Rum Sodomy & The Lash’ marked the point where The Pogues’ greatness came to fruition.
An Ideal For Living: How Punk’s DIY Ethic Shaped Joy Division’s Sound
Though lacking in polish, Joy Division’s debut EP, ‘An Ideal For Living’, nonetheless hinted at future greatness.
Solid Gold Entertainment: Behind Gang Of Four’s Assault On Music
With the albums ‘Entertainment!’ and ‘Solid Gold’, Gang Of Four pulled rock music apart. ‘We invented our own thing,’ Jon King tells Dig!
Pogue Mahone: Behind The Pogues’ Spirited Final Album
Unfairly overlooked, ‘Pogue Mahone’ saw the Celtic folk-punk rebels kiss our arses goodbye with a life-affirming final album.
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