Posts tagged with Album Stories
How Seal’s Debut Album Made A Splash In British R&B
Released in 1991, Seal’s debut album took the pop world by storm, yielding five hits and introducing a new voice in British soul music.
Tin Machine’s Debut Album: Reappraising David Bowie’s Rock Reinvention
Raw, explosive and highly prophetic, Tin Machine’s debut album is a misunderstood work that helped David Bowie rediscover his voice.
‘Fundamental’: Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Boldest, Most Political Album
Described by Neil Tennant as “the most extreme example of us going from one extreme to another”, ‘Fundamental’ was impossible to pigeonhole.
Warren Zevon’s Self-Titled Album: A “Surrealistic” Autobiography
Recorded with the cream of 70s musicians, the songs on Warren Zevon’s self-titled album unfold like a well-developed story.
Director’s Cut: How Kate Bush Reassembled Her Past
With ‘Director’s Cut’, Kate Bush revisited old material to create a vital snapshot of how she had developed as an artist.
Sefronia: More Proof That Tim Buckley Was “A Natural Born Musician”
Featuring memorable covers and what Tim Buckley felt was one of his best songs, the ‘Sefronia’ album found him singing as well as ever.
‘Demon Days’: Behind Gorillaz’s Monstrously Good Second Album
Damon Albarn’s cartoon collective scored a massive hit with their second album, ‘Demon Days’ – though its pop hooks hid a dark underbelly.
Last Of The Independents: How Pretenders Roared Back Into Battle
Full of attitude, killer rock songs and one epic ballad, ‘Last Of The Independents’ ranks among Pretenders’ very best albums.
‘My Ride’s Here’: How Warren Zevon Became A “Travel Agent For Death”
Recorded while Warren Zevon was suffering from cancer, ‘My Ride’s Here’ was a typically dark-humoured meditation on life and death.
Think Tank: How A Three-Piece Blur Made Their Most Adventurous Album
Despite a depleted line-up and band tensions, 2003’s ‘Think Tank’ featured some of Blur’s most daring and beautiful music.
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