Behind The Albums
‘Extra Texture’: The Many Layers Of George Harrison’s 1975 Classic
Among the most underrated albums in his discography, 'Extra Texture' is George Harrison's ‘soul record.’
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‘New Adventures In Hi-Fi’: How R.E.M. Expanded In All Directions
Arguably less immediate and less accessible than previous R.E.M. landmark albums, ‘New Adventures In Hi-Fi’ was a sprawling, “White Album”-esque affair.
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‘Imagine’: John Lennon’s Brilliant And Acerbic Statement
'Imagine' is John Lennon’s second solo album release. It's full of brilliant songs, great hooks, and John’s ever-present acerbic wit.
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‘Document’: Capturing R.E.M. At A Pivotal Point In Their Career
‘Document’ gave R.E.M. the chance to further broaden their palette, fashioning songs from riffs written on instruments such as mandolins and accordions.
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How George Harrison Pulled Off ‘The Concert For Bangladesh’
George Harrison, along with his mentor Ravi Shankar and a host of stars, pulled off something in 1971 that had never been achieved before.
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‘Lifes Rich Pageant’: How R.E.M. Banked A Classic
‘Lifes Rich Pagent’ was a watershed album for R.E.M. on which Michael Stipe gained in confidence as a frontman and began to clearly enunciate his lyrics.
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How Queen’s Debut Album Proved Be An Auspicious Entry In Their History
Queen's debut album, released by EMI after many others had turned it away, proved to be an important, auspicious and vital record.
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‘The Game’: When Queen Broke All The Rules
The incredible album topped the UK and US charts and would go on to sell an estimated 12 million copies worldwide.
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‘One Foot In The Grave’: Beck’s Non-Conformism Remains Undiluted
The 'One Foot In The Grave' album contained plenty of evidence that Beck Hansen’s non-conformist tendencies were undiluted by his new-found notoriety.
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‘Fantastic’ Double Grammy-Winning ‘Odelay’ Takes Beck Worldwide
In 1996, the double Grammy-winning ‘Odelay’ made Californian Beck a multi-platinum selling artist and an internationally-recognised name.
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The Full Story Behind R.E.M.’s ‘Fables Of The Reconstruction’
The difficult third album? That’s a tag that has frequently been attached to R.E.M.’s 'Fables Of The Reconstruction,' but it couldn't be further from the truth.
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A Kind Of Magic: How Queen Maintained Their Spellbinding Run
Queen’s 12th album was released in 1986 during a renaissance for progressive rock, so the band were delighted to return to the top of the UK chart with a double platinum-coated bullet.
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All Those Years Ago: George Harrison Recorded ‘Somewhere In England’
At the dawn of the 80s, George Harrison delivered his musical retort to the decadence of the decade with 'Somewhere In England.'
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George Harrison – Living In The Material World
George Harrison’s fourth solo album, 'Living in A Material World,' is both introspective and deeply spiritual in nature.
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‘The Miracle’ : How Queen Banded Together To Create A Classic
After battling personal setbacks, Queen soldiered on and regrouped to deliver one of their strongest efforts in the 80s, ‘The Miracle.’
