Posts tagged with 70s
Why Prince’s Self-Titled Second Album Is A Post-Disco Classic
The record on which ‘his original ideas broke through’, Prince’s self-titled second album served notice that a star was in the making.
Pin Ups: How David Bowie Created A Model Covers Album
Tapping into the energy of mid-60s London, ‘Pin Ups’ found Bowie looking to his 60s past to inspire his post-Ziggy future.
Other Voices: How The Doors Remained Open After Jim Morrison’s Death
Though they’d lost their frontman, ‘Other Voices’ showed that The Doors’ post-Morrison music still had moments of magic.
“Heroes”: Why David Bowie’s Genre-Defying Classic Beats Them Forever
The second instalment in David Bowie’s daring ‘Berlin Trilogy’, the genre-defying ‘Heroes’ album still sounds like the future.
Tusk: Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Album Of Elephantine Excess
A fragmented, bold and often beautiful double-album, Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tusk’ is a document of a band on the brink.
Led Zeppelin III: How The World’s Greatest Rock Band Came Of Age
Often described as the band’s “acoustic” album, ‘Led Zeppelin III’ draws upon an expanded palette – including the group’s heaviest rock.
Best 70s Albums: 20 Great Masterworks Of The Decade
From fearless folk outings to hard-rock missives, the best 70s albums rescued the decade with a courageous ear and a progressive ambition.
The Long Run: The End Of The Road For Eagles’ Soaring First Phase
Recorded while under pressure to follow ‘Hotel California’, ‘The Long Run’ became Eagles’ final studio album for almost 30 years.
Peter Hook Announces ‘Unknown Pleasures’ And ‘Closer’ Tour
Peter Hook & The Light have announced a tour for 2022 in which they will play both of Joy Division's classic albums in their entirety.
Listen: David Crosby Shares Previously Unreleased Demo
David Crosby has shared a previously unreleased demo of Laughing, a track from his solo debut album, If Only I Could Remember My Name, ahead of the album's 50th anniversary reissue.
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