The Black Album: How Prince Defeated His Dark Side
Starkly funky and unapologetically sexual, ‘The Black Album’ was Prince’s ‘angry bitter’ response to his critics – and he shelved it.
‘… But Seriously’: Behind Phil Collins’ Politically Charged Fourth Album
With ‘… But Seriously’, Phil Collins turned his sights on the state of the world and capped off the 80s with a socially conscious master class.
‘Coda’: Why Led Zeppelin’s Outtakes Soar Above The Competition
Though released posthumously, Led Zeppelin’s archival collection ‘Coda’ made for a life-affirming last hurrah.
An American Prayer: How The Doors Invoked Jim Morrison’s Genius
Painstakingly compiled, The Doors’ final album, ‘An American Prayer’, makes for a potent celebration of Jim Morrison the poet.
How David Bowie’s 1969 Album Finally Achieved Lift-Off
Bold and diverse, David Bowie’s self-titled 1969 album boasted songs such as Space Oddity which saw him emerge as a unique songwriter.
‘Zuma’: How Neil Young Led Crazy Horse Back To The Light
Released following his doom-laden ‘Ditch Trilogy’, the ‘Zuma’ album was ‘like the rebirth of a band’ for Neil Young And Crazy Horse.
‘Led Zeppelin IV’: How Rock’s Greatest Band Set Their Legend In Stone
A fearless, groundbreaking and all-conquering album, ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ set a whole new benchmark for rock music.
‘Espresso Logic’: How Chris Rea Took A Shot At Pole Position
Fuelled by a love of sports cars and strong coffee, ‘Espresso Logic’ quenched Chris Rea’s thirst for cinematic imagery and slow-moving blues.
‘Love And The Russian Winter’: Behind Simply Red’s Chill-Out Comedown
A heartwarming mix of dance-pop and jazz, Simply Red’s ‘Love And The Russian Winter’ is a testament to the group’s refusal to play it safe.
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