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Posts tagged with Album Stories

The Soft Parade: How The Doors Walked A New Creative Path
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The Soft Parade: How The Doors Walked A New Creative Path

Rising out of ‘beautiful chaos’, ‘The Soft Parade’ found The Doors using horns and string sections to build an ornate new sound.

‘Anthem Of The Sun’: Behind Grateful Dead’s New Creative Dawn
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‘Anthem Of The Sun’: Behind Grateful Dead’s New Creative Dawn

Sessions for Grateful Dead’s second album began in chaos, yet ‘Anthem Of The Sun’ emerged as a landmark that pointed to the band’s future.

‘The Ballad Of Darren’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Blur’s New Album

‘The Ballad Of Darren’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Blur’s New Album

As this track-by-track guide to Blur’s ninth album shows, ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ is a fitting addition to the British indie heroes’ legacy.

‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’: How The Flaming Lips Infiltrated Pop
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‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’: How The Flaming Lips Infiltrated Pop

A mix of sci-fi, hip-hop and neo-psychedelia, ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ became The Flaming Lips’ surprise breakthrough album.

‘Electric’: The Story Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Charged Return To The Dancefloor
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‘Electric’: The Story Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Charged Return To The Dancefloor

Almost 30 years into their career, Pet Shop Boys unleashed their strongest dance set to date with the ‘Electric’ album.

‘A Passion Play’: Behind The Drama Of Jethro Tull’s Sixth Album
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‘A Passion Play’: Behind The Drama Of Jethro Tull’s Sixth Album

A theatrical bolt from the blue, Jethro Tull’s sixth album, ‘A Passion Play’, has been embraced as a cult favourite by prog-rock fans.

‘Parachutes’: How Coldplay Went Skywards With Their Sweeping Debut Album
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‘Parachutes’: How Coldplay Went Skywards With Their Sweeping Debut Album

A breath of fresh air when it took off, Coldplay’s debut album, ‘Parachutes’, was a wispy blend of acoustic folk and bittersweet balladry.

Waiting For The Sun: How The Doors’ Third Album Offered A New Dawn
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Waiting For The Sun: How The Doors’ Third Album Offered A New Dawn

Though challenged by personal demons and the pressures of fame, ‘Waiting For The Sun’ proved The Doors weren’t ready to close just yet.

‘A Saucerful Of Secrets’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Pink Floyd’s 1968 Album
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‘A Saucerful Of Secrets’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Pink Floyd’s 1968 Album

With its potent brew of psychedelic rock, Pink Floyd’ second album, ‘A Saucerful Of Secrets’, set the controls for the heart of the stunning.

‘The Sound Of Madness’: How Shinedown’s Third Album Saved Their Career
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‘The Sound Of Madness’: How Shinedown’s Third Album Saved Their Career

With their third album, ‘The Sound Of Madness’, Shinedown came back bigger and stronger than ever, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.

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