‘One Hot Minute’: How Loss Sparked Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Reinvention
Characterised by its dark experimentalism, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ sixth album, ‘One Hot Minute’, emerged from a turbulent time for the group.
‘The Great Escape’: How Blur Reacted To The Trappings Of Fame
Released as Britpop mania swept the UK, Blur’s ‘The Great Escape’ album offered a snapshot of life in a media storm.
‘Head Games’: How Foreigner Set Their Minds On A Third Classic Album
Following up hit albums raises expectations, but with ‘Head Games’, Foreigner took it all in their stride – and came up trumps once again.
‘Showbiz’: Muse’s Debut Album Was A Launchpad To Dizzying Heights
An ambitious alt-prog answer to 90s British rock, Muse’s debut album, ‘Showbiz’, would rapidly catapult the group into the big leagues.
Best Biffy Clyro Songs: 20 Classics From The Scottish Alt-Metal Heroes
From discordant alt-metal to expansive experimental rock, the best Biffy Clyro songs chart the Scots’ rise as an unlikely UK success story.
Best 90s Music Videos: 20 Promo Clips That Defined An Era
From hip-hop decadence to cop-show pastiches, the best 90s music videos were innovative and stylish examples of what the format could do.
‘Leisure’: How Blur Became “The First Great Group Of The 90s”
Often seen as the work of a band finding its voice, Blur’s debut album, ‘Leisure’, contained plenty of hints at what would follow.
‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’: Behind Coldplay’s Dizzying Second Album
Eight months in the making, Coldplay’s ‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’ album tackled post-9/11 anxieties which left fans reeling.
Why Eric Clapton’s ‘Unplugged’ Album Remains An Electrifying Experience
The best-selling live record of all time, Eric Clapton’s ‘Unplugged’ album captured a cathartic performance from the grieving guitarist.
Ashes To Ashes: How David Bowie Put Major Tom’s Epitaph Into Song
Returning to the character that first brought him fame, Ashes To Ashes found David Bowie ‘wrapping up’ his past.
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