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‘Spectrum’: The Story Behind Billy Cobham’s Kaleidoscopic Jazz-Rock Album
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‘Spectrum’: The Story Behind Billy Cobham’s Kaleidoscopic Jazz-Rock Album

Billy Cobham’s debut album, ‘Spectrum’, made the drummer a solo star after leaving the jazz-rock supergroup Mahavishnu Orchestra.

‘American Life’: How Madonna Waged War On Critics’ Expectations
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‘American Life’: How Madonna Waged War On Critics’ Expectations

Madonna’s first album of the 21st century, ‘American Life’ was a leftfield turning point that heralded some of her best work yet.

‘Return To The 36 Chambers’: When Ol’ Dirty Bastard Dropped ‘The Dirty Version’
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‘Return To The 36 Chambers’: When Ol’ Dirty Bastard Dropped ‘The Dirty Version’

The debut album by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard, ‘Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ was a hardcore hip-hop classic.

‘Walking Into Clarksdale’: Behind Jimmy Page And Robert Plant’s Reunion Album
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‘Walking Into Clarksdale’: Behind Jimmy Page And Robert Plant’s Reunion Album

Led Zeppelin legends Jimmy Page and Robert Plant left their storied past at the door with their reunion album ‘Walking Into Clarksdale’.

Aladdin Sane: How Bowie Killed Ziggy Stardust For His Follow-Up Album
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Aladdin Sane: How Bowie Killed Ziggy Stardust For His Follow-Up Album

An urgent and compelling take on ‘rock’n’roll America’, David Bowie’s sixth album, ‘Aladdin Sane’, pointed to life post-‘Ziggy Stardust’.

Get Lucky: The Story Behind Daft Punk’s Jackpot-Winning Song
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Get Lucky: The Story Behind Daft Punk’s Jackpot-Winning Song

Blending disco, funk and house music, Daft Punk's team-up with Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Pharrell Williams became an unstoppable party anthem.

‘Desperado’: How Eagles Reinvented Themselves As Rock’n’Roll Outlaws
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‘Desperado’: How Eagles Reinvented Themselves As Rock’n’Roll Outlaws

Inspired by stories about Wild West outlaws, Eagles recorded ‘Desperado’, a ‘brilliant move’ that gave the band ‘an identity’.

The Reflex: How Nile Rodgers Helped Duran Duran Score Their Biggest Hit
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The Reflex: How Nile Rodgers Helped Duran Duran Score Their Biggest Hit

With The Reflex topping the US and UK charts in 1984, Duran Duran began a lasting partnership with Bowie and Madonna hitmaker Nile Rodgers.

Alphabet St.: How One Song Reset Prince’s Career Path
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Alphabet St.: How One Song Reset Prince’s Career Path

With the hit song Alphabet St., Prince apologised for ‘The Black Album’ and introduced his ‘Lovesexy’ era in playfully funky style.

‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility
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‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility

An eclectic album covering many bases, ‘To Be Loved’ proved that Michael Bublé had matured into a bona fide pop star with universal appeal.

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