Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Crowded House – Time On Earth

CLASSIC ALBUM: Crowded House – Time On Earth

There comes a time when events out of one’s control demand a response. This is exactly what occurred for the…

7 years ago

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Jesus and Mary Chain – ‘Automatic’

The Jesus and Mary Chain were looking to change up their sound on their 1989 third release, “Automatic”. That release…

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CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Portishead – Dummy

In the early 90’s few were aware that a genre of great impact and the band spearheading the sonic movement…

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Classic Album Revisited: SUFJAN STEVENS – ‘Seven Swans’

Singer/Songwriter Sufjan Stevens has made a career of confounding expectations. His love of genre jumping and collaborating is the thing…

7 years ago

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead – OK Computer

Radiohead's "OK Computer" is 20 years old this spring. That statement is mind-blowing. Where did the time go? "OK Computer"…

7 years ago

Classic Album Revisited: THE BEAT – Special Beat Service

For those of us old enough to remember the early 80’s, it was an era filled with many excellent bands…

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Classic Album Revisited: U2 – Pop

In March of 1997, 25 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics…

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Classic Album Revisited: Crowded House – Temple of Low Men

The dreaded sophomore slump of legend had impeded or imploded the music careers of many performers. It is almost a…

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Classic Album Revisited: The Cure – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me

The Cure has been around as a band since 1976. Their arrival on the music scene coincided with the end…

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Classic Album Revisted: The Blue Nile – A Walk Across the Roof Tops

People of a certain age and musical proclivity will remember the brilliant trio The Blue Nile. I am of a…

7 years ago

Classic Album Revisted: Radiohead – In Rainbows

Time flies, it seems like only yesterday that Radiohead’s groundbreaking In Rainbows was released. My intention with this essay/review is…

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CLASSIC ALBUM: THE VELVET UNDERGROUND AND NICO: 50 YEARS ON

It’s been 50 years since the ground-breaking album The Velvet Underground & Nico was created from the heart of the…

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Classic Album: U2 – The Unforgettable Fire

In 1984 the four young men from Dublin who comprise U2 found they had come a long way in a…

8 years ago

Classic Album: Pink Floyd – The Wall

By this time in their career, Pink Floyd had become the unanimous kings of psychedelic rock. The one we’re discussing…

8 years ago

Classic Album: Kate Bush – Hounds of Love

September 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Kate Bush’s seminal album Hounds of Love. The album has…

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Classic Album Revisited: The Shins – ‘Oh Inverted World’

With the promise of a brand new Shins release threatening any day, I wanted to go back and re-examine their…

8 years ago

Classic Album Revisited: Sparklehorse – Vivadixiesubmarinetransmission plot

Mention the name Sparklehorse to knowing alternative music fans of a certain age and a gleam comes into their eyes…

8 years ago

Classic Album Revisited: Beck – Odelay, 20 years on

As if you need any reminders that you are getting older, try getting your head around this one, Beck’s blockbuster…

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Classic Album Revisited: Bjork – Post

In June of 1995 Bjork released Post the follow up to her trailblazing Debut. “Post” in many ways cemented Bjork’s…

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CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: PETER GABRIEL – SO

Has it really been 30 years since musical living legend Peter Gabriel released So? Peter Gabriel has occupied an important…

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