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Initially recorded in an attempt to “scare” their record label, Song 2 marked a career turnaround for Blur at a crucial moment.

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Recorded after the departure of two founding members, Paramore’s self-titled album saw the Tennessee trio explore a bold new direction.

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Initially compiled as a US release, ‘Louder Than Bombs’ is an excellent collection that remains a must for Smiths heads around the world.

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Diverse and confident, ‘Houses Of The Holy’ is an impressive follow-up to Led Zeppelin’s monolithic fourth album.

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From 80s indie misfits to viral golden boys, The Smiths are reaching a new generation and inspiring an army of fans in the TikTok era.

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Raunchy and rocking, yet also welcoming new ideas, Van Halen’s third album, ‘Women And Children First’, was anything but ‘difficult’.

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Free from commercial pressures, Chris Rea’s third album, ‘Tennis’, saw him settle some scores and play the game on his own terms.

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The Velvet Underground’s final album with Lou Reed, ‘Loaded’ has influenced generations of guitar-pop bands.

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Taking the world by storm, the ‘Eliminator’ album enhanced ZZ Top’s badass boogie with some cutting-edge technology and MTV-friendly videos.

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The Smiths’ first ever London concert paved the way for greater things, including their history-making deal with Rough Trade Records.

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