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Posts tagged with Album Stories

‘Heart Break Kodak’: Shining A Light On Kodak Black’s Dark Love Letter
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‘Heart Break Kodak’: Shining A Light On Kodak Black’s Dark Love Letter

Valentine’s Day offering in name, Kodak Black’s ‘Heart Break Kodak’ mixtape takes its listeners on a journey through darker terrain.

How Ray Charles’ Genius Debut Album Birthed Soul Music
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How Ray Charles’ Genius Debut Album Birthed Soul Music

Ray Charles’ self-titled debut album may not have delivered the bundle of joy singlehanded, but it represents the birth of soul music.

‘The Exciting Wilson Pickett’: An Explosive Southern Soul Album
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‘The Exciting Wilson Pickett’: An Explosive Southern Soul Album

Stuffed with killer soul songs, ‘The Exciting Wilson Pickett’ was a perfectly named album from the ‘Wicked’ soul icon.

‘Marquee Moon’: How Television’s Debut Album Tuned Into A New Frequency
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‘Marquee Moon’: How Television’s Debut Album Tuned Into A New Frequency

Shining in the glow of the punk revolution, Television’s 1977 debut album, ‘Marquee Moon’, illuminated the way for new wave and post-punk.

‘Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul’: Behind The Timeless Masterpiece
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‘Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul’: Behind The Timeless Masterpiece

Some albums are stuck in time. Some don’t fit any time. A few suit their era yet transcend it. Such is ‘Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul’.

‘Killers’: How Iron Maiden’s Second Album Slayed The Competition
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‘Killers’: How Iron Maiden’s Second Album Slayed The Competition

Heavy metal with punk attitude, Iron Maiden’s second album, ‘Killers’, remains one of their most pivotal releases.

‘Nine Track Mind’: How Charlie Puth Gave Retro-Pop Mass Appeal
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‘Nine Track Mind’: How Charlie Puth Gave Retro-Pop Mass Appeal

Evincing a love of soul-pop and R&B, Charlie Puth’s debut album, ‘Nine Track Mind’, signalled the arrival of an irrepressible talent.

‘Opposites’: How Biffy Clyro Became One Of The UK’s Biggest Alt-Rock Bands
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‘Opposites’: How Biffy Clyro Became One Of The UK’s Biggest Alt-Rock Bands

Biffy Clyro are the most unlikely of success stories. But the Scottish trio’s ‘Opposites’ album almost came at the cost of their career.

Low-life: Why New Order’s Third Album Remains A Career High
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Low-life: Why New Order’s Third Album Remains A Career High

A consistently inspired album, ‘Low-life’ marked the point where New Order’s fusion of rock and electronica became seamless.

‘Dixie Chicken’: The Album That Changed Everything For Little Feat
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‘Dixie Chicken’: The Album That Changed Everything For Little Feat

With a new line-up and Lowell George at the helm, ‘Dixie Chicken’ became a defining album for iconic rockers Little Feat.

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