A Pop Life

In 1981 Stray Cats demanded their place in the spotlight with the release of their highly successful debut album. A look back! Read the full article: Stray Cats and the rockabily revival . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

5/5: David Byrne in a show that overwhelmed on very front. Just like 7.5 years before it was an intoxicating experience! Read the full article: David Byrne, 02/15/2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On February 14, 1981, the soundtrack to the 2 Tone film Dance Craze was released. Exciting, uptempo ska in optimum form. Read the full article: Dance Craze, the movie film and soundtrack . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1996 2Pac released a double album: All Eyez On Me, a highly successful and influential hiphop album. 2Pac was on top of the world. Read the full article: 2Pac – All Eyez On Me . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1986 the first recordings of Prince emerged. Titled Minneapolis Genius everyone could hear what Prince was up to before his solo career. Read the full article: Minneapolis Genius, the first Prince recordings . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/5: Very nice show by Kenan Dogulu! Read the full article: Kenan Doğulu, 02/05/2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1986 The Cramps released their studio album A Date With Elvis, sultry, swampy psychobilly at its finest! Read the full article: The Cramps – A Date With Elvis . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Golden Earring, the most successful Dutch band, which existed for more than 60 years, is no more. The 10 best singles! Read the full article: The 10 best Golden Earring singles . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Today Bruce Springsteen released the protest song Streets Of Minneapolis. Springsteen is angry, and rightfully so. Great song. Read the full article: Bruce Springsteen – Streets Of Minneapolis . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Sly Dunbar 1952-2026 Read the full article: In memoriam: Sly Dunbar 1952-2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1976 David Bowie released the stunning Station To Station, a year that was also characterized by cocaine, fascism, Isolar and leaving the US! Read the full article: David Bowie – Station To Station . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975/1976 David Bowie's addiction was at an all-time high. He decided to give 2 major interviews. Not the best of his ideas. Read the full article: David Bowie – The major 1976 interviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Cat Power gets the success she didn't ask for, but most certainly deserved, with the release of The Greatest. The full story! Read the full article: The story of Cat Power’s superb The Greatest . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On January 10, 2016, David Bowie passed away. His final single, Lazarus, turned out to be a moving farewell. Long live Bowie! Read the full article: David Bowie – Lazarus . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Prince's music was used in the finale of the Stranger Things series. How did the show accomplish that feat? Read the full article: The story of Prince and the Stranger Things finale . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Album yearlist 2025 Read the full article: Album yearlist 2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Christmas In The Stars - Star Wars Christmas Album was a one off combination of the Star Wars franchise and Christmas: a stinker! Read the full article: Star Wars and Christmas? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/5: Ibrahim Maalouf was good, professional, but it lacked something. Time for a Maalouf break. Read the full article: Ibrahim Maalouf, 12/17/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Late 1975 Parliament released their first funk masterpiece. The start of the P-Funk universe, the story of Mothership Connection! Read the full article: Parliament’s funk masterpiece Mothership Connection . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

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

The story of the Prince interview that was online for one day only. Read the full lost interview here! Read the full article: Ebony December 2015, the final Prince interview? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Was Prince's HITnRUN Phase Two a hit or a miss like the preceding Phase One album? It was a hit, big-time! Read the full article: Prince’s HITnRUN Phase Two: another hit or miss? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 the Fine Young Cannibals released their soulful debut. The full story about the band's meteoric rise and subsequent disbanding! Read the full article: Fine Young Cannibals debut in 1985 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Top2000 list 2025 Read the full article: Top2000 list 2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Claw Boys Claw at the Amsterdam Paradiso. Goodbye to the legendary Dutch band, that's on fire one last time. Read the full article: Claw Boys Claw, 12/06/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975 Keith Jarrett released the double live album The Köln Concert. Everything pointed to a failure, but it turned out to be a triumph! Read the full article: Keith Jarrett – The Köln Concert . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Jimmy Cliff 1944-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Jimmy Cliff 1944-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2010 Kanye West released his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. A hip-hop masterpiece and one of the most important albums of all time. A look back. Read the full article: Kanye West and his hip-hop masterpiece My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: Emine Bostancı at the Amsterdam Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ with a performance that was created from a beautiful, sincere and warm idea. Read the full article: Emine Bostancı, 11/16/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Ahmet Kaya 1957-2000 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ahmet Kaya 1957-2000 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Etta James released her debut album in 1960. Soul, gospel, blues and jazz blended together on this beautiful album! Read the full article: Etta James At Last! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 Motörhead released Ace Of Spades. The story of Lemmy, rock 'n' roll and an album that's a true classic! Read the full article: Motörhead – Ace Of Spades . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: Blood Orange at the Grote Zaal of Tivoli Vredenburg. A true party for the fans, but too patchy to become legendary. Read the full article: Blood Orange, 11/05/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: A top night with Todd Rundgren in Utrecht: a 77 year old musical chameleon shows us how it should be done. Read the full article: Todd Rundgren, 11/02/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975 Joni Mitchell released The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. The story of a, at that time, misunderstood masterpiece. Read the full article: Joni Mitchell experiments on The Hissing Of Summer Lawns . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: MF DOOM 1971-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: MF DOOM 1971-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975 the classic Roxy Music run came to an end with the release of Siren, the fifth studio album. Read the full story here! Read the full article: Roxy Music and the story of Siren . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The fifth Roxy Music album Siren was (reasonably) well received in the British, American and Dutch press. Some samples! Read the full article: Roxy Music – Siren – The reviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1995 The Smashing Pumpkins released the fabulous double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Read the story here! Read the full article: The Smashing Pumpkins and the 28 (!) song masterpiece Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Ace Frehley 1951 2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ace Frehley 1951-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: D'Angelo 1974-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: D’Angelo 1974-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 INXS release their fifth album: Listen Like Thieves was the prelude to worldwide success. Read it here! Read the full article: INXS starts practicing with success on Listen Like Thieves . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/5: Cymande in Paradiso. It was a nice show which unfortunately turned a bit bland. Still a fun evening at my favorite venue. Read the full article: Cymande, 10/11/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 Talking Heads released their influential, experimental and exciting album Remain In Light. A look back at a masterpiece! Read the full article: In 1980 Talking Heads release the classic Remain In Light . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1995 Oasis released (What's The Story)Morning Glory?, a sensation on the British Isles. The rest of the world quickly followed. Read the full article: Oasis and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, a British fairytale or more? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 Barbra Streisand released her biggest success album Guilty. Pop, easy listening and beautiful vocals created a worldwide hit. Read the full article: Barbra Streisand and the huge success of Guilty . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On November 21, 2025, the Prince And The Revolution album Around The World In A Day will be re-released, including all B-sides and more! Read the full article: News: Prince – Around The World In A Day: Newly Remastered Standard & Deluxe Vinyl & CD Editions Available . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On October 17, 2025, Bruce Springsteen will re-release his masterpiece Nebraska, including the previously unreleased Electric Nebraska! Read the full article: News: Bruce Springsteen – Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )