A Pop Life

After the impressive Acquemini, Outkast almost effortlessly equalled it in 2000: Stankonia. The story behind masterpiece number two! Read the full article: Outkast releases the fantastic Stankonia! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

An image from the rich A Pop Life archive. Read the full article: Archive image: LCD Soundsystem – Electric Lady Sessions . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On October 25th, 1980, Frank Zappa and his alien, perfect band played in Buffalo, New York. A look back on a fantastic show and release! Read the full article: Today in 1980 Frank Zappa performed in Buffalo . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Japan released their fourth album Gentlemen Take Polaroids in 1980. An album without any weak links. The story behind another classic Japan album. Read the full article: Japan – Gentlemen Take Polaroids . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Paradiso has developed ten posters, which can be acquired for just € 15 each. Please help the Amsterdam Paradiso! Read the full article: Help Paradiso! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 The Cult released their second album Love. It pointed towards the rock band they were about to become, but still had new-wave and goth elements. The story of a great album! Read the full article: The Cult breaks through with Love! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Another milestone! Earlier this year the view count on the Dutch site passed the 250,000 mark, yesterday the English site went beyond 500,000! Thankful for and proud of the many readers, comments and mails over the past 4 years. A humbling experience. Thank you all.

In 1980 Prince released his third album. Dirty Mind was to be the starting point of the unequalled series of no less than eight consecutive genius albums. The story of Dirty Mind! Read the full article: Prince starts his genius run with the fantastic Dirty Mind . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Dirty Mind, the album and the tour, were lauded by the press. In Europe also, where Prince played his first 3 shows in 1981. A collection of press clippings. Read the full article: Prince – Dirty Mind – Reviews, press & interviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The story on the second album by The Specials. Amidst chaos, fights, resentment and creativity the band emerges with the sublime More Specials. A look back. Read the full article: More Specials, the best album of 1980? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Janis Joplin 1943-1970 Read the full article: In memoriam: Janis Joplin 1943-1970 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

2½/5: The cooperation with the Metropole Orkest and the special ambiance couldn't inspire the band. Too bad. Read the full article: Altın Gün & Metropole Orkest . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

An image from the rich A Pop Life archive. Read the full article: Archive image: Underworld 11/23/2019 concert ticket . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )