Bilingual: How Pet Shop Boys Caught The Latin-Pop Wave First
With ‘Bilingual’, Pet Shop Boys took their time and looked further afield for the most diverse album of their career to date.
Tin Machine II: Why This David Bowie Sequel Is Better Than The Original
Refined and more accessible than the band’s debut album, ‘Tin Machine II’ deserves far greater recognition among David Bowie’s work.
The Best: The Story Behind Tina Turner’s Career-Defining Anthem
Tina Turner’s signature hit, The Best has taken on a life of its own. ‘It’s like the song of a generation’, says co-writer Holly Knight.
Dancing With Strangers: How Chris Rea Whirled His Way To The Top
Proving that Chris Rea was the major-selling artist he had the potential to be, ‘Dancing With Strangers’ delivered on all his early promise.
Sentimental Hygiene: How Warren Zevon Returned With A Clean Slate
Featuring guests as diverse as Neil Young, R.E.M. and George Clinton, ‘Sentimental Hygiene’ remains an important Warren Zevon album.
‘Get Ready’: How New Order Rebooted Themselves For A New Decade
Returning from a lengthy hiatus, the iconic Manchester outfit proved they still had what it took with their seventh album, ‘Get Ready’.
Blur Vs Oasis: The True Story Behind The Battle Of Britpop
The Blur vs Oasis battle became one of pop music’s greatest ever skirmishes. But who won the “Battle Of Britpop”?
You Need Me, I Don’t Need You: How Ed Sheeran Went Viral
A caustic burst of pop-rap, You Need Me, I Don’t Need You saw Ed Sheeran vent his frustrations to leap from the loop pedal to a record deal.
The Real Reason Why David Bowie Had Different Coloured Eyes
Had he experienced life on Mars, or were David Bowie’s different coloured eyes the result of something more down to Earth? Here’s the story…
The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale: Unlocking Prince’s Lesser-Known Jazz-Pop Gems
Released years after his dispute with Warner Bros, ‘The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale’ hinted at some of the paths Prince could have taken.
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