Jamie Atkins

Articles by Jamie Atkins

List & Guides

From arch noise-pop to heartbroken ballads, the best Blur songs show rich and varied the band were over a hugely successful career.

In Depth

The release of Where Are We Now? surprised the world, but only hinted at what David Bowie’s penultimate album, ‘The Next Day’, had in store.

In Depth

A ‘meditation on the state of our oceans’, Gorillaz’s ‘Plastic Beach’ album pulled out all the pop stops while warning of environmental ruin.

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Danny Kirwan’s final album with Fleetwood Mac, ‘Bare Trees’ hints at an unrealised future for the band, while standing tall in its own right.

In Depth

Years in the making, Kate Bush’s debut album, ‘The Kick Inside’, saw the 19-year-old singer arrived fully-formed to make an instant impact.

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The ‘Earthling’ album saw David Bowie rejuvenated by his passion for cutting-edge sounds, and making ‘some of his finest music in a decade’.

In Depth

Talking Heads’ defining song, Once In A Lifetime opened a new chapter for music. Little has sounded like it since.

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Securing his place in the firmament, David Bowie’s final album, ‘Blackstar’, was an extraordinary goodbye that redefined him as an artist.

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With his ‘Young Americans’ album, David Bowie immersed himself in soul music and changed his sound, securing his future in the process.

List & Guides

From bitter kiss-offs to existential crises, the best Fleetwood Mac songs are glossy soft-rock anthems that embody 70s rock’n’roll.

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