reDiscovered Albums
‘December’s Children (And Everybody’s)’: The Rolling Stones’ End-Of-Year Surprise
The Rolling Stones’ third US album in a year, ‘December’s Children (And Everybody’s)’ was a mix of covers and originals, including unexpected treasures.
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Features1 month ago‘Ice On Fire’: How Elton John Fanned The Flames Of Creativity In The 80s
Roger Taylor and John Deacon of Queen, George Michael, Nik Kershaw, and Sister Sledge were all among the contributors to Elton's 19th album.
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‘Red Pill Blues’: Another Dancefloor High For Maroon 5
Buzzing along at a tight pace, ‘Red Pill Blues’ found Maroon 5 at their most playful and experimental, powering into another hits-filled decade.
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‘Raditude’: Weezer’s Hook-Heavy Ode To Youth
‘Raditude’ was Weezer’s ode to youth – not only thematically, but in how it incorporated artists and genres that spoke to a new generation of fans.
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‘Spiceworld’: How Spice Girls Achieved Complete Global Domination
Hot off the back of their debut album, and with a film in the making, too, ‘Spiceworld’ turned Spice Girls into the biggest band on the planet.
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‘Keep The Faith’: How Bon Jovi Revitalized Their Sound For A New Decade
Straddling the line between 80s anthems and 90s hard rock, ‘Keep The Faith’ saw Bon Jovi rejuvenated, ready to dominate another decade.
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‘Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown’: A Sublime Album Shaking Serious Action
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown’s self-titled second album infused tradition with contemporary energy, resulting in a modern rock classic.
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‘Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster’: A Classic Album From Two Jazz Giants
Recorded over two sessions at the end of 1959, 'Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster' is a classic album from two jazz giants.
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‘All Mod Cons’: How The Jam Outstripped Punk To Enter The Mainstream
Always at odds with their peers, with ‘All Mod Cons’ The Jam revealed themselves to be one of the most exciting – and enduring – British groups of the 70s.
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‘Super Trouper’: ABBA’s Shining Start To The 80s
After the 70s party, ‘Super Trouper’ boasted introspective ballads such as ‘The Winner Takes It All,’ finding ABBA retooling themselves for a new decade.
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‘Cloud Nine’: George Harrison’s Triumphant Return To Pop
George Harrison’s ‘Cloud Nine,’ co-produced with ELO’s Jeff Lynne and a serious return to form, also included his third US No.1 ‘Got My Mind Set On You.’
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‘Ringo’: The Solo Starr Album That Invoked The Beatles’ Aura
Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Ringo Starr’s third album was hailed as 'the first to actually invoke The Beatles’ aura.'
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‘Disraeli Gears’: How Cream Shifted Into Psych-Blues Legends
Cream’s second album, ‘Disraeli Gears,’ remains a psych-blues masterpiece that ensured Clapton and co’s place in the history books.
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‘Outlandos D’Amour’: How The Police Got On The Beat With Their Debut
Widely regarded as one of new wave’s key albums, ‘Outlandos D’Amour’ introduced The Police as virtuosos with enough aggression to appease the punks.
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‘Black Moses’: Why You Should Devote Yourself To Isaac Hayes’ Classic Album
Released in 1971, ‘Black Moses’ was Isaac Hayes’ fifth album to be released in a little over two years, and is arguably his crowning achievement.
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‘A Tribute To The Great Nat King Cole’: Marvin Gaye Honors Jazz Royalty
With ‘A Tribute To The Great Nat King Cole,’ Marvin Gaye proved that he was as capable of crooning jazz standards as he was turning out soul hits.
