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Posts tagged with Album Stories

Learning To Flinch: How Warren Zevon Faced-Off Against His Past
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Learning To Flinch: How Warren Zevon Faced-Off Against His Past

Recorded while on tour in 1992, ‘Learning To Flinch’ found Warren Zevon performing acoustic versions of his classic songs.

Come An’ Get It: Behind Whitesnake’s Enticing Breakthrough Album
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Come An’ Get It: Behind Whitesnake’s Enticing Breakthrough Album

Building on the success of ‘Ready An’ Willing’, ‘Come An’ Get It’ took Whitesnake to the next level as hard-rock heroes.

‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’: The Streets’ Battle With Fame
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‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’: The Streets’ Battle With Fame

In the wake of huge success, ‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’ found The Streets’ Mike Skinner tackling the corrosive effects of fame.

Black Tie White Noise: Behind David Bowie’s Early 90s Turning Point
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Black Tie White Noise: Behind David Bowie’s Early 90s Turning Point

David Bowie’s first solo album in six years, ‘Black Tie White Noise’ lifted from both his past and present to start a new musical journey.

Parade: Flaunting Prince’s Genius On The Final Revolution Album
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Parade: Flaunting Prince’s Genius On The Final Revolution Album

Pushing his music into uncharted territory, ‘Parade’ drew upon jazz, funk and pop to deliver ‘a celebration of his creativity’.

Presence: How Led Zeppelin Pulled Themselves Back From The Brink
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Presence: How Led Zeppelin Pulled Themselves Back From The Brink

Recorded in the wake of a near tragedy, ‘Presence’ was ‘a cry from the depths’ that found Led Zeppelin on the verge of a crisis.

How Gorillaz’s Debut Album Reanimated The Pop Landscape
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How Gorillaz’s Debut Album Reanimated The Pop Landscape

Capturing the zeitgeist of the early 21st century, Gorillaz’s debut album introduced the endlessly adaptable ‘virtual band’ to the world.

Please: Why We Should All Give Thanks For Pet Shop Boys’ Debut Album
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Please: Why We Should All Give Thanks For Pet Shop Boys’ Debut Album

Defining Pet Shop Boy’s pop-art manifesto right from the start, ‘Please’ was a rich, confident debut album.

On The Border: How Eagles Redrew Their Own Boundaries
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On The Border: How Eagles Redrew Their Own Boundaries

Establishing Eagles as ‘a raw and funky presence’ in the country-rock scene, ‘On The Border’ paved the way for the group’s late 70s classics.

Like A Prayer: How Madonna Elevated Herself To Pop-Deity Status
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Like A Prayer: How Madonna Elevated Herself To Pop-Deity Status

Pushing the boundaries of what was considered a Madonna album, ‘Like A Prayer’ found the singer heeding the call of her artistic ambitions.

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