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How Seal’s Debut Album Made A Splash In British R&B
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How Seal’s Debut Album Made A Splash In British R&B

Released in 1991, Seal’s debut album took the pop world by storm, yielding five hits and introducing a new voice in British soul music.

Tin Machine’s Debut Album: Reappraising David Bowie’s Rock Reinvention
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Tin Machine’s Debut Album: Reappraising David Bowie’s Rock Reinvention

Raw, explosive and highly prophetic, Tin Machine’s debut album is a misunderstood work that helped David Bowie rediscover his voice.

‘Fundamental’: Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Boldest, Most Political Album
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‘Fundamental’: Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Boldest, Most Political Album

Described by Neil Tennant as “the most extreme example of us going from one extreme to another”, ‘Fundamental’ was impossible to pigeonhole.

Warren Zevon’s Self-Titled Album: A “Surrealistic” Autobiography
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Warren Zevon’s Self-Titled Album: A “Surrealistic” Autobiography

Recorded with the cream of 70s musicians, the songs on Warren Zevon’s self-titled album unfold like a well-developed story.

Director’s Cut: How Kate Bush Reassembled Her Past
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Director’s Cut: How Kate Bush Reassembled Her Past

With ‘Director’s Cut’, Kate Bush revisited old material to create a vital snapshot of how she had developed as an artist.

David Byrne: How A Talking Head Became Music’s Biggest Brain
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David Byrne: How A Talking Head Became Music’s Biggest Brain

One of the most enigmatic figures in music, David Byrne has created a body of work that mixes the cerebral with the celebratory.

Sefronia: More Proof That Tim Buckley Was “A Natural Born Musician”
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Sefronia: More Proof That Tim Buckley Was “A Natural Born Musician”

Featuring memorable covers and what Tim Buckley felt was one of his best songs, the ‘Sefronia’ album found him singing as well as ever.

‘Demon Days’: Behind Gorillaz’s Monstrously Good Second Album
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‘Demon Days’: Behind Gorillaz’s Monstrously Good Second Album

Damon Albarn’s cartoon collective scored a massive hit with their second album, ‘Demon Days’ – though its pop hooks hid a dark underbelly.

Last Of The Independents: How Pretenders Roared Back Into Battle
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Last Of The Independents: How Pretenders Roared Back Into Battle

Full of attitude, killer rock songs and one epic ballad, ‘Last Of The Independents’ ranks among Pretenders’ very best albums.

‘My Ride’s Here’: How Warren Zevon Became A “Travel Agent For Death”
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‘My Ride’s Here’: How Warren Zevon Became A “Travel Agent For Death”

Recorded while Warren Zevon was suffering from cancer, ‘My Ride’s Here’ was a typically dark-humoured meditation on life and death.

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