Posts tagged with Album Stories
‘Big Love’: Behind Simply Red’s Soul-Pop Comeback Album
Joyous and family focused, Simply Red’s comeback album, ‘Big Love’, was an upbeat return to form for Mick Hucknall’s blue-eyed soul outfit.
‘Fate Of Nations’: How Robert Plant Found His Groove
Confident and direct, the filler-free ‘Fate Of Nations’ album included some of Robert Plant’s very best solo work.
‘Lodger’: How David Bowie Checked In With A Subversive Pop Classic
The final part of his ‘Berlin Trilogy’, David Bowie’s ‘Lodger’ album was a postcard from an artist always on the move.
How David Byrne’s Self-Titled Album Became A “Personal Statement”
Released in 1994, David Byrne’s self-titled solo album found the sweet spot between experimentation and traditional songcraft.
How Seal’s 1994 Album Sealed His Success With A Kiss
Released in 1994, Seal’s second self-titled album spawned his most successful song, the Grammy-winning Kiss From A Rose.
‘I’m Breathless’: Madonna’s ‘Dick Tracy’ Soundtrack Leaves Us Gasping
A witty triumph of innovation, ‘I’m Breathless’ was a part-soundtrack for ‘Dick Tracy’, and a Madonna album like no other.
‘Shaken ’n’ Stirred’: How Robert Plant Mixed It Up In The Mid-80s
Eschewing his illustrious past, Robert Plant’s third solo album, ‘Shaken ’n’ Stirred’, found the ex-Led Zeppelin singer embracing the future.
‘The Man-Machine’: How Kraftwerk Assembled An Electro-Pop Classic
Influenced by disco, Kraftwerk’s ‘The Man-Machine’ saw ‘the robots’ take over the dancefloor and pre-empt the rise of synth-pop.
‘Black And White’: Behind The Stranglers’ Polarising Post-Punk Classic
Arguably The Stranglers’ starkest and most compelling work, ‘Black And White’ was one of its era’s most innovative albums.
‘Fear Of The Dark’: How Iron Maiden Lit A New Path For The 90s
Challenged by grunge and other changing trends, Iron Maiden responded with an aggressive ninth album, ‘Fear Of The Dark’.
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