Posts tagged with Album Stories
Rank: Why The Smiths’ Incendiary Live Album Deserves Top Billing
Where overdue respect is concerned, The Smiths’ lone live album, ‘Rank’, has more than earned it by now, baby.
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.
Behaviour: When Pet Shop Boys Proved They Could Not Be Tamed
Their most introspective album to date, ‘Behaviour’ was an often exhilarating example of Pet Shop Boys flexing their musical agility.
‘Erotica’: How Madonna’s Playful Tease Of An Album Climaxed In All-Out Provocation
A journey through a range of sexually-charged fantasies, the ‘Erotica’ album found Madonna at the frontline of gender politics.
Why Prince’s Self-Titled Second Album Is A Post-Disco Classic
The record on which ‘his original ideas broke through’, Prince’s self-titled second album served notice that a star was in the making.
Waiting For Herb: How The Pogues Prevailed Without Shane MacGowan
Rich and diverse, The Pogues’ ‘Waiting For Herb’ album showed the magic didn’t depart with their mercurial frontman.
Other Voices: How The Doors Remained Open After Jim Morrison’s Death
Though they’d lost their frontman, ‘Other Voices’ showed that The Doors’ post-Morrison music still had moments of magic.
Blood Sugar Sex Magik: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Spellbinding Classic
A new deal, new producer and a newfound confidence led to ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magick’, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ breakthrough album.
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.
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.
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