Posts tagged with 1980s
‘Misplaced Childhood’: Behind The Album That Saw Marillion Come Of Age
Majestic and dream-like, Marillion's 1985 album, ‘Misplaced Childhood’, brought the neo-prog quintet success beyond their wildest dreams.
‘Ready An’ Willing’: How Whitesnake Coiled Themselves Around Rock
All killer, no filler, Whitesnake’s ‘Ready An’ Willing’ album positioned David Coverdale’s team among rock’s heaviest hitters.
‘Shaken ’n’ Stirred’: How Robert Plant Mixed It Up In The Mid-80s
Eschewing his illustrious past, Robert Plant’s third solo album, ‘Shaken ’n’ Stirred’, found the ex-Led Zeppelin singer embracing the future.
When Doves Cry: How Prince’s Genius Took Full Flight
The song that brought Prince to the world’s stage, When Doves Cry marked an epochal moment in pop-culture history.
Hand In Glove: How The Smiths’ Debut Single Made For A Perfect Fit
Laying the foundation for a stellar career, The Smiths’ Hand In Glove immediately slipped into indie fans’ hearts.
Hungry Like The Wolf: Behind Duran Duran’s Feast For The Eyes And Ears
A revolutionary song that broke Duran Duran in the US, Hungry Like The Wolf changed everything for Britain’s New Romantic icons.
Best Marillion Songs: 10 Neo-Prog Classics From The 80s
Surfing a wave of 80s prog, the best Marillion songs flooded FM radio in a torrent of quixotic poetry and bombastic pop-rock.
‘Diver Down’: How Van Halen Flagged Up An Instant Classic
Recorded at lightning speed, Van Halen’s fifth album, ‘Diver Down’, boasted great music and hidden depths.
True: Behind The Failed Romance That Inspired Spandau Ballet’s Hit Song
True became a worldwide hit for Spandau Ballet, but do you know the story of unrequited love that inspired it?
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