London Calling – The Clash
London Calling went on to be universally acclaimed, now it’s considered to be the band’s best work and consistently ranks as one of the best albums ever made. Continue reading London Calling – The Clash
Brief history of Rock (II): 1990-2020
The 21st century was about to bring some strong challenges to this trend and to the very existence of rock music as the preeminent music genre. Continue reading Brief history of Rock (II): 1990-2020
Brief history of Rock (I): 1950-1990
A brief history of forty years of rock music. Covering genres, artists and evolution of guitar music. Continue reading Brief history of Rock (I): 1950-1990
Touch – Eurythmics
A much more rounded album than their sophmore release of the same year, Touch produced several hits such as “Here Comes the Rain Again”, “Who’s That Girl?” and “The First Cut”. Continue reading Touch – Eurythmics
Born in the U.S.A – Bruce Springsteen
Released in June of 1984, Born in the U.S.A is the seventh studio album by singer-songwriter rock legend, Bruce Springsteen. Continue reading Born in the U.S.A – Bruce Springsteen
Let it Be – The Beatles
Let it Be is the twelfth and final studio album by The Beatles. Released in May of 1970, a few weeks after the band had broken up. Continue reading Let it Be – The Beatles
“Heroes” – David Bowie
The second of Bowie’s “Berlin Trilogy”, this album would produce one of Bowie’s most famed songs. Continue reading “Heroes” – David Bowie
Diamond Dogs – David Bowie
After Ziggy was killed off in 1973, Bowie would find a new alter ego for Diamond Dogs, ‘Halloween Jack’ would take the lead on this record. Continue reading Diamond Dogs – David Bowie
Survival – Bob Marley & The Wailers
A long supporter of independence and the struggle of black people all over the world, in the late 1970s Marley focussed his attentions on Africa. Continue reading Survival – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Wilder Mind – Mumford & Sons
Produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys producer) and Aaron Dressner of The National, Wilder Mind proves to be a marked change in style for Marcus Mumford & his lads. Continue reading Wilder Mind – Mumford & Sons
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