‘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.
‘Hello, I Must Be Going!’: How Phil Collins Greeted Pop Stardom
Bringing soul influences to the fore, Phil Collins’ second album, ‘Hello, I Must Be Going!’, saw the singer return with another smash.
‘Eagles Live’: The 1980 Concert Album That Saw Eagles Take A Bow
Bringing the curtain down on Eagles’ first phase, ‘Eagles Live’ captures why they were one of the most popular bands of the 70s.
‘Shepherd Moons’: Why Enya’s Celestial Masterpiece Still Shines
With astral influences and layers of vocals, Enya’s ‘Shepherd Moons’ album turned the tide and swept audiences along with a New Age classic.
‘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.
‘Autobahn’: How Kraftwerk Created A Road Map To The Future
A milestone in the development of electronic music, Kraftwerk’s ‘Autobahn’ album is a full-throttle journey through modern Germany.
This Charming Man: How The Smiths Tailored A Handsome Hit Song
Effervescent, erudite and widely influential, This Charming Man kicked off a stellar run of Top 40 hits for The Smiths.
Hunting High And Low: How a-ha Ensnared A Classic Debut Album
In ‘Hunting High And Low’, a-ha created one of the 80s’ classic albums, aided by the charm of their songwriting and a certain video…
1999: Why Prince’s Visionary Album Still Sounds Like The Future
With his '1999' album, Prince perfected the ‘Minneapolis sound’: a futuristic pop-funk concoction the world has yet to catch up with.
Rank: Why The Smiths’ Incendiary Live Album Deserves Top Billing
Where overdue respect is concerned, The Smiths’ lone live album, ‘Rank’, has more than earned it by now, baby.
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