XS Noize celebrates the anniversary of classic albums from yesteryear.
In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics…
This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release…
How time flies; in the Fall of 2022, U2’s Achtung Baby will be thirty-one years old. For myself and many…
Usually, when reviewing an album for XS Noize, I'm obliged to give a rating out of ten to reflect how…
This month marks the 40th anniversary of Joy Division’s ground-breaking debut studio album Unknown Pleasures. My own personal exposure to…
U2’s release of its 12th album “No Line on the Horizon” in 2009 ended a long five year wait for…
It's almost impossible to believe it, but Blur's sixth album '13' was released exactly 20 years ago today, on 15…
The Police by December of 1982 had achieved fame and fortune and were much admired by both critics and the…
By 1987 REM had come a long way from their humble begins as four guys messing around playing parties in…
Debut efforts can be a mixed bag, some are brilliant but unfortunately, the artist/band never again captures the success of…
Heartbreaker is the stop-gap album that came to define a career. Released 18 years ago this month, Adams himself described it…
Forget about 'You're Gorgeous'... Recorded two years after that big hit, this extraordinary, dark, and remarkable album was Babybird's REAL main…
In 1988 the seminal band Husker Du spectacularly imploded due to external pressure and numerous self-inflicted wounds. Shell-shocked Frontman Bob…
In 1996 after more than a decade of magnificent music making the members of Crowded House surprisingly decided to shutter…
Mention Radiohead’s “Kid A”, to music aficionados and that one album title brings up significant discussion and disagreement. For every…
Many music enthusiasts have those albums that gather dust and go forgotten through no fault of the performer. Those same…
Oh, the allure of what could have been. That is the legacy of Jeff Buckley. As many a music fan…
On February of this year U2’s watershed album “War” will celebrate its 36th anniversary. “War” was a revelation for many…
The Smiths’ immeasurable influence casts a long shadow on the music scene that has transpired since their inception. The band…
By 1996 Bjork had justified her departure from The Sugarcubes with a highly successful and critically acclaimed solo career. Both…
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