Max Bell

Features3 weeks ago

The Toppermost Of The TOTPoppermost: 20 Classic Performances

Just a few of the classic live performances from Britain’s longest-running and best-loved pop show.

Features4 weeks ago

Best Frank Zappa Songs: 20 Essential Tracks

From biting satire to loving homage, the best Frank Zappa songs prove exactly why he’s one of the few artists who truly deserves the epithet “genius.”

Behind The Albums1 month ago

‘A Day At The Races’: How Queen Scored Pole Position

Queen’s operatic and torch flavoured elements once again rose to the fore with 'A Day At The Races.'

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Features1 month ago

The Roxy Performances: Zappa And The Mothers At Their Most Inventive

A musical and sonic mind blast, the four LA Roxy performances have gone down in history as some of Zappa and The Mothers’ finest ever live shows.

Behind The Albums1 month ago

‘Flash Gordon’: How Queen Soundtracked The High Camp Classic

Queen set out to match the hyper-reality of the 80s sci-fi cult classic, ‘Flash Gordon,’ and succeeded brilliantly.

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Behind The Albums2 months ago

A Night At The Opera: Queen’s Regal Invite Could Not Be Ignored

From its title to the music, 'A Night At The Opera' is majestic.

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Features2 months ago

Passing The Baton: A History Of Soundtrack Composers

Soundtrack composers are often the unsung heroes of film, but without their music, the movies would struggle to come to life.

Behind The Albums2 months ago

‘Jazz’: How Queen Proved They Could Do Anything They Liked

Queen were aware that topping the anthems on News Of The World would take some doing, so decided on a more eclectic approach. The result was the Jazz album.

Behind The Albums2 months ago

‘Sheer Heart Attack’: A Killer Success For Queen

This album took the band to a whole new level, helping to propel them from a support band on a US tour to a world headliner.

Behind The Albums2 months ago

‘Made In Heaven’: The Aptly Named Album That Drew The Curtain On Queen

Queen's fifteenth studio album was a set of thirteen tracks painstakingly put together from a period spanning 1980 to 1995.

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Features3 months ago

‘Chunga’s Revenge’: Finding Frank Zappa In Full Attack Mode

Frank Zappa’s third album within the space of a year, ‘Chunga’s Revenge’ ranges from hard rock to doo-wop and the avant-garde, standing the test of time.

Behind The Albums3 months ago

‘News Of The World’: Making Headlines Around The Globe For Queen

Queen's sixth album, ‘News of the World,’ was a return to their original 'rootsier' sound.

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Features3 months ago

‘Zoot Allures’: Why This Frank Zappa Classic Still Shines

Satisfying on every count, ‘Zoot Allures’ found Frank Zappa collaborating with Captain Beefheart, sending up disco and pointing towards ambient music.

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Features4 months ago

Fortunate Sons: From The Golliwogs To Creedence And Swamp-Rock Glory

Long before becoming multi-million-selling roots-rock giants, Creedence Clearwater Revival made started their recording career as cult outfit The Golliwogs.

Features4 months ago

Interstellar: The Genius Of Hans Zimmer’s Film Scores

Word such as “genius” are not to be tossed around lightly, but Hans Zimmer is a visionary composer who continues to provide the soundtracks to our lives.