Posts tagged with Album Stories
‘Power, Corruption & Lies’: The Truth Behind New Order’s Pivotal Album
Innovative and influential, the ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’ album helped New Order establish their own identity, post-Joy Division.
‘Humanz’: How Gorillaz Evolved With Their Apocalyptic Fifth Album
With a guest-packed premonition of a Trump-run dystopia, Gorillaz’s fifth album, ‘Humanz’, reflected a world on the brink of turmoil.
‘Spectrum’: The Story Behind Billy Cobham’s Kaleidoscopic Jazz-Rock Album
Billy Cobham’s debut album, ‘Spectrum’, made the drummer a solo star after leaving the jazz-rock supergroup Mahavishnu Orchestra.
‘American Life’: How Madonna Waged War On Critics’ Expectations
Madonna’s first album of the 21st century, ‘American Life’ was a leftfield turning point that heralded some of her best work yet.
‘Return To The 36 Chambers’: When Ol’ Dirty Bastard Dropped ‘The Dirty Version’
The debut album by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard, ‘Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ was a hardcore hip-hop classic.
‘Walking Into Clarksdale’: Behind Jimmy Page And Robert Plant’s Reunion Album
Led Zeppelin legends Jimmy Page and Robert Plant left their storied past at the door with their reunion album ‘Walking Into Clarksdale’.
Aladdin Sane: How Bowie Killed Ziggy Stardust For His Follow-Up Album
An urgent and compelling take on ‘rock’n’roll America’, David Bowie’s sixth album, ‘Aladdin Sane’, pointed to life post-‘Ziggy Stardust’.
‘Desperado’: How Eagles Reinvented Themselves As Rock’n’Roll Outlaws
Inspired by stories about Wild West outlaws, Eagles recorded ‘Desperado’, a ‘brilliant move’ that gave the band ‘an identity’.
‘To Be Loved’: Michael Bublé’s Dazzling Showcase Of Versatility
An eclectic album covering many bases, ‘To Be Loved’ proved that Michael Bublé had matured into a bona fide pop star with universal appeal.
Nils Lofgren Reveals “The Music And The Madness” Behind Neil Young’s ‘Tonight’s The Night’ Tour
Neil Young’s ‘Somewhere Under The Rainbow’ live album immortalises the ‘Tonight’s The Night’ tour. Guitarist Nils Lofgren explains why.
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