‘Fun House’: How The Stooges Built A Proto-Punk Classic
Loud, dirty and smeared with attitude, The Stooges’ ‘Fun House’ album turned off contemporary critics, but its influence on rock is immense.
‘Starkers In Tokyo’: How Whitesnake Bared All Live In The 90s
De-amplified, but not de-fanged, Whitesnake’s ‘Unplugged’-style ‘Starkers In Tokyo’ album still has plenty of bite.
‘Black Holes And Revelations’: How Muse Blasted Into The Mainstream
By the mid-2000s, Muse were one of the biggest bands in the UK. The ‘Black Holes And Revelations’ album sent them into the stratosphere.
Best Pantera Songs: 20 Hard-Hitters From The Groove Metal Pioneer
From the self-referential Cowboys From Hell to the fury of Hellbound, the best Pantera songs set the pace for metal for the coming millennium.
Best Little Feat Songs: 10 Must-Hear Southern Rock Classics
An infectious blend of Southern rock, funk and country music, the best Little Feat songs remain anthems for the ages.
‘Pictures At Eleven’: How Robert Plant Framed His Post-Zeppelin Career
With the solo album ‘Pictures At Eleven’, Robert Plant stepped out of the shadows of Led Zeppelin with a new sound and a brand new band.
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others: Behind The Smiths’ “Hypnotic” Song
Though it was given a limited single release, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others remains one of The Smiths’ landmark songs.
Best Chris Isaak Songs: 10 Wicked Game-Changing Tracks
With his soulful croon and bluesy reimagining of 50s rock’n’roll, the best Chris Isaak songs brought rockabilly cool back from the brink.
‘No Secrets’: How Carly Simon Bore Her Soul And Spoke Her Truth
Written after a shock admission from James Taylor, Carly Simon’s ‘No Secrets’ album was a revelation for singer-songwriters everywhere.
Best Jeff Beck Songs: 10 Classic Cuts From The British Blues Master
Taking hard rock to new peaks, the best Jeff Beck songs saw the legendary guitarist leave The Yardbirds to embark on a soaring solo career.
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