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Country House: The Full Story Behind The Blur Song That Beat Oasis To No.1
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Country House: The Full Story Behind The Blur Song That Beat Oasis To No.1

Challenging Oasis for the No.1 spot, Blur took Country House to the top of the charts and emerged victorious in the “Battle Of Britpop”.

‘School’s Out’: The Story Behind Alice Cooper’s Signature Song
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‘School’s Out’: The Story Behind Alice Cooper’s Signature Song

Raucous and rebellious, Alice Cooper’s School’s Out song was a study in targeted songwriting. It made the grade with ease.

Girlfriend In A Coma: How The Smiths Pulled Through With A Classic Single
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Girlfriend In A Coma: How The Smiths Pulled Through With A Classic Single

Girlfriend In A Coma was inspired by a visionary reggae song, but The Smiths recast this enduring track in their own image.

Rain: The Story Behind The Song That Reset Madonna’s Career In the 90s
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Rain: The Story Behind The Song That Reset Madonna’s Career In the 90s

One of Madonna’s most successful ballads, Rain is a perfect pop ballad that has plenty to say about the power of love.

‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album
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‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album

Dazzlingly ambitious and musically astute, Diddy’s fourth album, Press Play, totally reinvigorated his presence among hip-hop’s elite.

‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche
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‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche

Showcasing his growth as an artist, Mac Miller’s fifth album, ‘Swimming’, saw the rapper dive deep into introspection and vulnerability.

‘We Built This City’: The Story Behind Starship’s Polarising Rock Song
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‘We Built This City’: The Story Behind Starship’s Polarising Rock Song

With strong foundations, Starship’s massive-selling signature song, We Built This City, has endured as an 80s radio-rock classic.

Joni Mitchell ‘At Newport’: A Track-By-Track Guide To The Legendary Comeback
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Joni Mitchell ‘At Newport’: A Track-By-Track Guide To The Legendary Comeback

Joni Mitchell’s ‘At Newport’ album documents her surprise return to live performance in 2022. This track-by-track reveals what happened.

How Madonna’s Self-Titled Debut Album Launched A Seemingly Endless Success
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How Madonna’s Self-Titled Debut Album Launched A Seemingly Endless Success

Containing the principal ingredients of her early 80s output, Madonna’s self-titled debut album could not be silenced.

‘Tres Hombres’: How ZZ Top Went From Texan Upstarts To Global Contenders
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‘Tres Hombres’: How ZZ Top Went From Texan Upstarts To Global Contenders

Full of gritty tunes and helped by a mild scandal, ZZ Top’s third album, ‘Tres Hombres’, gave the Texan trio a push into the mainstream.

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