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Posts tagged with Album Stories

‘Silver Side Up’: How Nickelback Struck Post-Grunge Gold
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‘Silver Side Up’: How Nickelback Struck Post-Grunge Gold

Holding its own amid the garage-rock revival, the ‘Silver Side Up’ album turned Nickelback into global stars for the new millennium.

Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps): David Bowie’s 80s Art-Rock Manifesto
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Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps): David Bowie’s 80s Art-Rock Manifesto

The ‘Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)’ album saw David Bowie making peace with his past while setting himself up for a new decade.

+: Why Ed Sheeran’s Debut Album Was More Than The Sum Of Its Parts
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+: Why Ed Sheeran’s Debut Album Was More Than The Sum Of Its Parts

With his debut album, ‘+’, Ed Sheeran’s era-defining blend of folk-pop balladry and acoustic rap instantly turned him into a British icon.

Actually: How Pet Shop Boys Became Pop Revolutionaries
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Actually: How Pet Shop Boys Became Pop Revolutionaries

Determined to shape things their own way, Pet Shop Boys’ sophomore album, ‘Actually’, was an even bigger success than their first.

Goodbye And Hello: Get Acquainted With Tim Buckley’s First Masterpiece
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Goodbye And Hello: Get Acquainted With Tim Buckley’s First Masterpiece

Tim Buckley’s second album, ‘Goodbye And Hello’, remains a startling work of raw intimacy and psychedelic extravagance.

Future Games: Fleetwood Mac At The Dawn Of A New Era
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Future Games: Fleetwood Mac At The Dawn Of A New Era

Danny Kirwan’s coming-of-age album, ‘Future Games’ also saw Christine McVie and Bob Welch join the constantly evolving Fleetwood Mac.

Bilingual: How Pet Shop Boys Caught The Latin-Pop Wave First
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Bilingual: How Pet Shop Boys Caught The Latin-Pop Wave First

With ‘Bilingual’, Pet Shop Boys took their time and looked further afield for the most diverse album of their career to date.

Tin Machine II: Why This David Bowie Sequel Is Better Than The Original
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Tin Machine II: Why This David Bowie Sequel Is Better Than The Original

Refined and more accessible than the band’s debut album, ‘Tin Machine II’ deserves far greater recognition among David Bowie’s work.

Dancing With Strangers: How Chris Rea Whirled His Way To The Top
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Dancing With Strangers: How Chris Rea Whirled His Way To The Top

Proving that Chris Rea was the major-selling artist he had the potential to be, ‘Dancing With Strangers’ delivered on all his early promise.

Sentimental Hygiene: How Warren Zevon Returned With A Clean Slate
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Sentimental Hygiene: How Warren Zevon Returned With A Clean Slate

Featuring guests as diverse as Neil Young, R.E.M. and George Clinton, ‘Sentimental Hygiene’ remains an important Warren Zevon album.

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