Grendel by Marillion: Great B-Sides
Marillion were named after JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, and were formed in 1979. Early Marillion were often compared to the … Continue Reading Grendel by Marillion: Great B-Sides
Roxy Music Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
English art-rock band Roxy Music were formed by vocalist Bryan Ferry and bassist Graham Simpson in 1970. They recruited saxophone … Continue Reading Roxy Music Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
Dancing Barefoot by U2 and Karen by The Go-Betweens: Great B-Sides
Patti Smith was one of the first punk artists to make a record. 1975’s Horses, produced by John Cale, was … Continue Reading Dancing Barefoot by U2 and Karen by The Go-Betweens: Great B-Sides
The Exploding Boy by The Cure: Great B-Sides
The Cure have been around for more than forty years, with leader Robert Smith the only constant member. The band … Continue Reading The Exploding Boy by The Cure: Great B-Sides
Another Lonely Christmas by Prince: Great B-Sides
The b-side is often a British commodity, but one American artist was the equal of any British artist with the … Continue Reading Another Lonely Christmas by Prince: Great B-Sides
Let My People Go by The Pursuit of Happiness: Great B-Sides
Canadian power-pop band The Pursuit of Happiness scored a surprise top 40 hit in 1986 with their independent single ‘I’m … Continue Reading Let My People Go by The Pursuit of Happiness: Great B-Sides
The Blue Nile’s Best Album: Hats
The Blue Nile are famous for their lack of productivity. The Glasgow-based group were formed in 1981 and effectively broke … Continue Reading The Blue Nile’s Best Album: Hats
The Ten Best Talking Heads Songs
Talking Heads emerged from the mid-1970s CBGB scene, along with Blondie, The Ramones, and Television. Neurotic Scottish-born David Byrne formed … Continue Reading The Ten Best Talking Heads Songs
Murder By Numbers by The Police: Great B-Sides
The Police were arguably the greatest singles band of their era. In the late 1970s and early 1980s they released … Continue Reading Murder By Numbers by The Police: Great B-Sides
Shut Out The Light – Bruce Springsteen: Great B-Sides
American rock icon Bruce Springsteen celebrated his 70th birthday this week. This means it’s half a lifetime since he released … Continue Reading Shut Out The Light – Bruce Springsteen: Great B-Sides
Great B-Sides: Breakaway by The Cars
It’s the year of Our Lord 2019, and we’re rapidly approaching peak-rock-star-death era. The Cars’ mastermind Ric Ocasek passed away … Continue Reading Great B-Sides: Breakaway by The Cars
Great B-Sides: That Girl, Black Girl and Rock ‘n’ Roll Friend by The Go-Betweens
Aside from their debut, each of The Go-Betweens’ studio albums follows a set formula – exactly ten songs with five … Continue Reading Great B-Sides: That Girl, Black Girl and Rock ‘n’ Roll Friend by The Go-Betweens
Kate Bush’s Ten Best Songs
Kate Bush is a creative genius, who siphoned her influences into her own unique blend. The folk music from her … Continue Reading Kate Bush’s Ten Best Songs
Talk Talk’s Best Album: The Colour of Spring
Talk Talk‘s career trajectory is one of the most fascinating in rock music – over the course of a decade … Continue Reading Talk Talk’s Best Album: The Colour of Spring
Peter Gabriel’s Best Album: Peter Gabriel (1980)
Before going solo, Peter Gabriel fronted the progressive rock band Genesis for six albums. His theatrical flair, croaky voice, and … Continue Reading Peter Gabriel’s Best Album: Peter Gabriel (1980)
XTC’s Best Album: Skylarking
Background Andy Partridge, bassist Colin Moulding, and drummer Terry Chambers started playing in a band together in 1972, opening for … Continue Reading XTC’s Best Album: Skylarking
