A Pop Life

In 1980 Paul McCartney released his second solo abum. Misunderstood and too far ahead of its time, the album was trashed. A look back. Read the full article: Paul McCartney experiments on his second solo album . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 Wings were to tour Japan for the very first time, but Paul McCartney was caught on possession of cannabis and put in a Japanese cell. The complete story! Read the full article: Paul McCartney in Japan 1980: drugs, jail, deportation . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 New Order released their second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss. Even better than Blue Monday? A look back! Read the full article: New Order’s second classic 12-inch: The Perfect Kiss . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

2½/5: Gaye Su Akyol in Paradiso - Tolhuistuin on May 11, 2025. A reasonable show containing a few highlights. Read the full article: Gaye Su Akyol, 05/11/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Betty Wright 1953-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: Betty Wright 1953-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On May 6, 2025, André 3000 released an EP: 7 piano sketches. A good description of what the EP entails. A review. Read the full article: André 3000 – 7 piano sketches . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2015 Van Hunt released his genius The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets., a modern old-school funk and soul album. A look back! Read the full article: Van Hunt and the story of his irresistible album The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets. . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The debut album by Chaparelle is a pleasant surprise, country in the best possible form: authentic, classic and beautiful songs. Read the full article: Chaparelle – Western Pleasure . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1990 World Party released their second (and best) album. The story of World Party and the Goodbye Jumbo album! Read the full article: World Party release highlight Goodbye Jumbo in 1990 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/5: Enthusiasm was huge, the performances were not that great, but The Family was outstanding! Read the full article: The Purple Jam, 04/21/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Just before Easter 2025 Sault does what it does so well: release an album that once again leaves the competition far behind. A review! Read the full article: Sault – 10 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2014 Eels was on tour and stopped by at the London Royal Albert Hall. A night filled with initimate, moving bummer rock! Read the full article: Eels – Royal Albert Hall: a glorious bummer rock night . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975 Parliament released Chocolate City, a tribute to Washington D.C. Read the full story about the birth of p-funk! Read the full article: Parliament – God bless Chocolate City and its vanilla suburbs . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Malcolm McLaren 1946-2010 Read the full article: In memoriam: Malcolm McLaren 1946-2010 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2003 Parliament's Chocolate City was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here! Read the full article: Parliament – Chocolate City – Reissue liner notes . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On June 27, 2025, Bruce Springsteen will release no less than 7 never before released albums. Tracks II: The Lost Albums. Read the full article: News: Bruce Springsteen – Tracks II: The Lost Albums . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Volkan Konak 1967-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Volkan Konak 1967-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Bill Withers 1938-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: Bill Withers 1938-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift! Read the full article: The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Eazy-E 1964-1995 Read the full article: In memoriam: Eazy-E 1964-1995 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

A small selection of original reviews of The New Power Generation's Exodus album. Read the full article: The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On March 12, 1995, the BBC broadcast a documentary that seemingly damaged Prince's already tarnished image even more. Read the full article: The Artist Formerly Known As Prince – A Sunday Show Special . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4½/5: Steel Pulse at the Amsterdam Paradiso: a highly entertaining show. The band was filled with energy and drive, So was the audience. A superb combination! Read the full article: Steel Pulse, 03/19/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Rob De Nijs 1942-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Rob De Nijs 1942-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Charlie Parker 1920-1955 Read the full article: In memoriam: Charlie Parker 1920-1955 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1970 the super quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young debuted. Déjà Vu turned into an instant classic. A look back. Read the full article: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the classic Déjà Vu . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: David Johansen 1950-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: David Johansen 1950-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Roberta Flack 1937-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Roberta Flack 1937-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: David Roback 1958-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: David Roback 1958-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Bon Scott 1946-1980 Read the full article: In memoriam: Bon Scott 1946-1980 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 The Selecter released their classic debut album Too Much Pressure. The 2 Tone ska revival was just beginning! Read the full article: Too Much Pressure: The Selecter’s debut album . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Marianne Faithfull 1946-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Marianne Faithfull 1946-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2005 LCD Soundsystem released their debut album: an impressive tour-de-force which is still one of my all time favorites! Read the full article: LCD Soundsystem and the story of the debut album! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Ferdi Tayfur 1945-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ferdi Tayfur 1945-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Album yearlist 2024 Read the full article: Album yearlist 2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Curtis Mayfield 1942-1999 Read the full article: In memoriam: Curtis Mayfield 1942-1999 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

2½/5: Ibrahim Maalouf disappoints in Paradiso. On paper Maalouf and electronica is an exciting prospect, not so much so in reality. Read the full article: Ibrahim Maalouf, 12/21/2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1984 Wham! released the Christmas classic Last Christmas. The intended number 1 that didn't quite make it. A look back. Read the full article: Wham! – Last Christmas: the ultimate Christmas feeling? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Joe Cocker 1944-2014 Read the full article: In memoriam: Joe Cocker 1944-2014 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2009 the live album Philly '76 was released. Frank Zappa with an entirely new band and Lady Bianca. A great posthumous release. Read the full article: Zappa 69 years old: Philly ’76 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Top2000 list 2024 Read the full article: Top2000 list 2024 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1984 Malcolm McLaren released his second solo album: Fans. Once again a unique piece of work, which combined R&B with opera. A look back! Read the full article: Malcolm McLaren mixes R&B and opera on Fans . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Sam Cooke 1931-1964 Read the full article: In memoriam: Sam Cooke 1931-1964 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Time Zone brought the worlds of hip-hop and (post)punk together: World Destruction was a whirlwind of anger and frustration. A look back! Read the full article: Time Zone introduces rapcore, the story of World Destruction . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Nick Drake 1948-1974 Read the full article: In memoriam: Nick Drake 1948-1974 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On November 22, 2024, Kendrick Lamar surprise released his GNX album. The music world almost exploded with excitement. A review! Read the full article: Kendrick Lamar – GNX . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Father John Misty released his sixth album Mahashmashana on November 22, 2024. Another superb album by the gloomy crooner. Read the full article: Father John Misty – Mahashmashana . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Late 1999 the superb compilation The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President) was released. An introduction to Fela! Read the full article: The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President) . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On Friday November 22, 2024, at 6PM CEST Kendrick Lamar surprise released his latest album: GNX! Read the full article: News: Kendrick Lamar – GNX . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1999 the Fela Kuti compilation The Best Best Of was released, which included extensive liner notes. Read them here! Read the full article: The Best Best Of Fela Kuti (The Black President) – Liner Notes . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )