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Classic Album
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart’s third album proved they were no flash in the pan. Eurythmics’ Touch was a rich and expansive collection of tracks, at various points majestic or…
Classic Album: Adam And The Ants – Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Left without any band members following a Malcolm McClaren-led mutiny, Adam regrouped stronger than ever and made the seemingly unlikely transformation from leather-clad abrasive post-punks to vibrant chart darlings with Kings…
Classic Album: Stevie Wonder – Hotter Than July
The first Stevie Wonder album of the 80s was a back-to-basics return to form. A tight collection in which The Motown legend plays it safe with his trademark funky soulful…
The Making of Madonna’s Like A Prayer
Madonna’s Like A Prayer is an immaculate collection of songs which saw the superstar looking inwards for divine inspiration, taking in grief, loss, redemption and empowerment. With the celestial like a…
Prince – The making of Purple Rain
The story behind Prince’s masterpiece Purple Rain After years as the critic’s choice, Prince’s evolution to rock’s leading man saw him score a hit album, blockbuster movie and record-breaking tour.…
Classic Album: a-ha – Scoundrel Days
Classic Pop takes a look back at a-ha’s dark sophomore LP, Scoundrel Days, and discover an album more Smashing Pumpkins than Smash Hits Just how on earth do you follow…
Album Insight: Kylie Minogue – Disco
Kylie’s ‘pandemic album’ turned out to be one of her most consistent as she returned from her sojourn to Nashville and launched into full-on outer space D.I.S.C.O mode While 14th…
Album Insight: Kylie Minogue – Golden
We’d had IndieKylie, SexKylie, CuteKylie and DanceKylie… Well, in 2018 it was the turn of CountryKylie, as the Princess of Pop embraced the sounds of Nashville – and soundtracked a…
Classic Album: Kylie – Let’s Get To It
Let’s Get To It was the last LP Kylie made with Stock Aitken Waterman and found the former Neighbours star ready to spread her wings… Let’s Get To It is…
Classic Album: Kylie Minogue – Enjoy Yourself
The second album from Kylie Minogue, Enjoy Yourself, may have been a magnet for critical sneers, but written solely with the fans in mind, it still sold by the truckload……