Posts tagged with 80s
El Loco: How A Crazy Gambit Set ZZ Top Up For A New Era
Introducing synths and new-wave stylings into their sound, ‘El Loco’ found ZZ Top on the cusp of a major reinvention.
Closer: The Triumph And Tragedy Of Joy Division’s Final Album
Hauntingly beautiful, Joy Division’s ‘Closer’ isn’t just a landmark record, it’s a simply timeless work of art.
Foreign Affair: Behind Tina Turner’s Commitment To Being The Best
Tina Turner’s ‘Foreign Affair’ album was more than a fling with rock music. ‘She likes being badass,’ says The Best songwriter Holly Knight.
‘The Envoy’: How Warren Zevon Changed Pace For His Fifth Dispatch
Another smart missive from a fearless songwriter, ‘The Envoy’ found Warren Zevon bringing synthesisers into his sound.
Paul Morley Writes New Biography On Factory Records’ Tony Wilson
Author Paul Morley's biography of Factory Records' Tony Wilson, 'From Manchester With love' is out on 21 October.
Sunshine On Leith: This Proclaimers’ Song Offers Light In The Darkness
A ‘love song to Scotland’ that became an emotion-filled football anthem, ‘Sunshine On Leith’ is The Proclaimers’ defining moment.
Go West: How Pet Shop Boys Led The Way To A New Utopia
Pet Shop Boys’ iconic cover of Go West rescued the song from the pop footnotes. ‘I think it’s our greatest achievement,’ said Chris Lowe.
Pet Shop Boys: Behind One Of The Finest Pop Packages Of All Time
With their maverick musicality and arresting visuals, Pet Shop Boys established themselves as a genius singles act – and much more besides.
Under Pressure: The Story Behind The David Bowie And Queen Song
The result of ‘a genius moment’ in the studio, Under Pressure found David Bowie helping Queen rise to the occasion.
Rush Reunion Rumours Quashed By Guitarist Alex Lifeson
Rush will not be performing again following the death of their drummer Neil Peart according to a new interview with guitarist Alex Lifeson
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