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Posts tagged with Album Stories

‘Relentless’ Review: Pretenders’ 12th Album Is A Hungry, Restless Push Towards The Future
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‘Relentless’ Review: Pretenders’ 12th Album Is A Hungry, Restless Push Towards The Future

The sound of a band thriving, Pretenders’ 12th album, ‘Relentless’, pushes beyond the group’s established rock and pop template.

‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic
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‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic

A sword-wielding saga, Jethro Tull’s ‘The Broadsword And The Beast’ album blurs the lines between medieval fantasy and modern politics.

‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom
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‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom

With its mellow soft-rock, Gerry Rafferty’s second album, ‘City To City’, catapulted the Scottish songwriter into the big leagues.

‘Keep The Faith’: Behind Faith Evans’ Grief-Stricken Response To Biggie’s Death
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‘Keep The Faith’: Behind Faith Evans’ Grief-Stricken Response To Biggie’s Death

Recorded in the aftermath of her husband’s murder, Faith Evans’ second album, ‘Keep The Faith’, was a cathartic step into her own life.

‘Hail To The King’: How A Dramatic Change Of Sound Became Avenged Sevenfold’s Bold Statement Of Survival
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‘Hail To The King’: How A Dramatic Change Of Sound Became Avenged Sevenfold’s Bold Statement Of Survival

With their sixth album, ‘Hail To The King’, Avenged Sevenfold sought a new way forward after the loss of drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan.

‘Prodigal Sista’: How Beverley Knight Put British Soul Music On The Map

‘Prodigal Sista’: How Beverley Knight Put British Soul Music On The Map

A landmark in British R&B music, the ‘Prodigal Sista’ album ensured Beverley Knight’s place among the world’s all-time greats.

‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album
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‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album

Dazzlingly ambitious and musically astute, Diddy’s fourth album, Press Play, totally reinvigorated his presence among hip-hop’s elite.

Joni Mitchell ‘At Newport’: A Track-By-Track Guide To The Legendary Comeback
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Joni Mitchell ‘At Newport’: A Track-By-Track Guide To The Legendary Comeback

Joni Mitchell’s ‘At Newport’ album documents her surprise return to live performance in 2022. This track-by-track reveals what happened.

How Madonna’s Self-Titled Debut Album Launched A Seemingly Endless Success
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How Madonna’s Self-Titled Debut Album Launched A Seemingly Endless Success

Containing the principal ingredients of her early 80s output, Madonna’s self-titled debut album could not be silenced.

‘Tres Hombres’: How ZZ Top Went From Texan Upstarts To Global Contenders
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‘Tres Hombres’: How ZZ Top Went From Texan Upstarts To Global Contenders

Full of gritty tunes and helped by a mild scandal, ZZ Top’s third album, ‘Tres Hombres’, gave the Texan trio a push into the mainstream.

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