Posts tagged with Album Stories
‘Mondo Bizarro’: How Ramones Returned Refreshed For The 90s
Recording their ‘Mondo Bizarro’ album with a new line-up, Ramones revitalised their sound at the start of a new decade.
‘Iowa’: Why Slipknot’s Second Album Nearly Killed Them
The sound of a band tearing themselves apart, ‘Iowa’ not only consolidated the success of Slipknot’s debut, it almost marked their demise.
‘The Painter’: “I’m Still Finding Out What I Can Do” Says William Orbit
William Orbit’s first new album in eight years, ‘The Painter’ finds him flush with inspiration. ‘I’m full of surprises,’ he tells Dig!
‘Leisure’: How Blur Became “The First Great Group Of The 90s”
Often seen as the work of a band finding its voice, Blur’s debut album, ‘Leisure’, contained plenty of hints at what would follow.
‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’: Behind Coldplay’s Dizzying Second Album
Eight months in the making, Coldplay’s ‘A Rush Of Blood To The Head’ album tackled post-9/11 anxieties which left fans reeling.
Why Eric Clapton’s ‘Unplugged’ Album Remains An Electrifying Experience
The best-selling live record of all time, Eric Clapton’s ‘Unplugged’ album captured a cathartic performance from the grieving guitarist.
‘Spirit In The Dark’: How Aretha Franklin Shone A Light On Her Soul
A conceptual triumph, ‘Spirit In The Dark’ is a deeply personal album on which Aretha Franklin asserts her dignity in love and in society.
‘Don’t Play That Song!’ How Ben E King Broke Through With Soul
Containing classics such as Stand By Me and the title track, ‘Don’t Play That Song!’ made Ben E King one of the finest singers of his era.
‘The Dance’: Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Emotional 90s Reunion
‘The Dance’ may have been a false dawn for Fleetwood Mac as a group, but it’s a drama-fuelled triumph of a live album.
‘Searching For The Young Soul Rebels’: How Dexys Midnight Runners Found Their Sound
A punk-infused update on classic soul, ‘Searching For The Young Soul Rebels’ made for Dexys Midnight Runners’ classic debut album.
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