Posts tagged with 80s
Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash: The Replacements’ Unapologetically Wild Debut
With ‘Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash’, the Minnesota mavericks arrived on the scene with a debut album littered with classic songs.
Gang Of Four Announce 2022 North American Tour
Gang Of Four, featuring original members Jon King and Hugo Burnham, have announced a US tour for the spring of 2022.
Red Roses For Me: How The Pogues Blossomed On Their Debut Album
Though rowdy and rebellious, The Pogues’ ‘Red Roses For Me’ album was executed with feeling – and hinted at greatness ahead.
Prince Estate Celebrates ‘Controversy’ With ‘Do Me, Baby’ Demo Release
The Prince Estate have announced a new release to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his Controversy album - an unheard version of Do Me, Baby available on limited-edition vinyl and cassette.
Controversy: How Prince Created “A Prophecy” For The 80s
A challenging mix of sex, politics and religion, Prince’s ‘Controversy’ album contained the seeds of much that would follow in the 80s.
Introspective: Inside Pet Shop Boys’ “Most Imperial Album”
Magnificently bridging the gap between dance and pop music, ‘Introspective’ found Pet Shop Boys doing ‘as we liked’.
Dirty Mind: How Prince Dreamed Up A Sexual Revolution
With a brazen new look and outrageously forthright songs, ‘Dirty Mind’ marked a tipping point in the evolution of Prince’s artistic vision.
Remain In Light: Behind Talking Heads’ Once-In-A-Lifetime Album
Taking them ‘far beyond what people expected’, ‘Remain In Light’ was Talking Heads’ thought-provoking call to the dancefloor.
Still: Why Joy Division’s Archival Collection Continues To Endure
Released following Ian Curtis’ death, ‘Still’ proves that Joy Division’s outtakes and rarities stack up against most bands’ A-grade material.
Blondie Reschedule UK Tour With Johnny Marr For 2022
Blondie have announced that they are to reschedule their 10-date UK tour for 2022, with Johnny Marr added as a special guest.
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