Posts tagged with Album Stories
4: How Foreigner Claimed Their Place At No.1
Bridging the gap between the 70s and 80s, ‘4’ found Foreigner making a bold move towards their synth-rock future.
True Blue: How Madonna Committed Herself To The “Queen Of Pop” Role
An exercise in unashamed hit-making, ‘True Blue’ saw Madonna pitch herself at superstar status, landing in a league of her own.
Purple Rain: How Prince Stormed His Way To Superstardom With One Album
Creating the zeitgeist, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ era raised the bars for music, cinema and live performance. No one has come close since.
A Case Of ‘Blue’: How Joni Mitchell Painted Her Masterpiece
Unflinchingly honest and raw, ‘Blue’ established Joni Mitchell’s genius and set the template for generations of singer-songwriters to come.
Batman: How Prince Invented The Blockbuster Soundtrack Album
A chart smash and a return to Hollywood credibility, Prince’s ‘Batman’ soundtrack album was another game-changing success.
Mirage: Fleetwood Mac Use Their Illusion, Conjure A Gem
Looking to recapture the success of ‘Rumours’, Fleetwood Mac returned to their polished, melodic formula for 1982’s ‘Mirage’.
‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars’: How David Bowie Became The Starman
David Bowie’s ‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars’ remains a seminal album in a galaxy of its own.
How Duran Duran’s Debut Album Touched Down On Planet Earth
A bracing fusion of art-pop charm and synth-led experimentalism, Duran Duran’s debut album had New Romantics looking for the TV sound.
‘Memorial Beach’: Was This Album a-ha’s Epitaph, Or A Critical Safety Valve?
With the world at their feet, a-ha let musical and creative tensions lead the way for ‘Memorial Beach’, their most surprising album.
‘Jagged Little Pill’: Behind Alanis Morissette’s Potent Masterpiece
A remarkable album that asserted the creative rights of women everywhere, ‘Jagged Little Pill’, brought Alanis Morissette to the world.
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