Gypsy: How Fleetwood Mac Found Inspiration In Stevie Nicks’ Past
One of Fleetwood Mac’s most recognisable songs, Gypsy drew upon nostalgia and tragedy to create something timeless.
‘School’s Out’: Why This Alice’s Cooper Album Is In A Different Class
It’s title track was a global smash, but Alice Cooper’s ‘School’s Out’ album also deserves top marks as a rock classic.
‘Misplaced Childhood’: Behind The Album That Saw Marillion Come Of Age
Majestic and dream-like, Marillion's 1985 album, ‘Misplaced Childhood’, brought the neo-prog quintet success beyond their wildest dreams.
Starman: How David Bowie Landed A Legend-Making Song
With an earworm melody and an unforgettable TV performance, Starman became the song that brought David Bowie’s fame.
‘Workingman’s Dead’: Behind Grateful Dead’s Americana Rebirth
Emerging from a time of crisis, the ‘Workingman’s Dead’ album kick-started a creative revival that reshaped Grateful Dead’s career.
‘Riot!’: How Paramore’s Second Album Changed The Alt-Pop Landscape
Though Paramore were still just teenagers upon its release, their ‘Riot!’ album would change the course of emo and pop-punk as we knew it.
‘Angel Dust’: Behind Faith No More’s Mind-Bending Alt-Metal Classic
Shaped by a rising Mike Patton, Faith No More’s ‘Angel Dust’ album was an ambitious change in direction from a radically contemporary group.
‘Street Angel’: How Stevie Nicks Fought To Keep Her Spirit Alive
Recorded at a time of personal crisis, the ‘Street Angel’ album found Stevie Nicks fighting for survival after leaving Fleetwood Mac.
‘X&Y’: How Coldplay Reformulated Their Sound With Twisted Logic
Built around mathematical concepts and dreamy synths, ‘X&Y’ brought a space-rock sheen and ambient-tinged reinvention to Coldplay’s locus.
How Eagles’ Debut Album Helped Country-Rock Take Flight
Released in 1972, Eagles’ self-titled debut album saw the fledgling band hatch their trademark country-rock sound.
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