Posts tagged with Album Stories
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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