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Newpower Soul: music by New Power Generation or Prince/The Artist?

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In 1998 the Newpower Soul album was released by New Power Generation. But, isn't it just another Prince album? A look back. Read the full article: Newpower Soul: music by New Power Generation or Prince/The Artist? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

De Kuip: 45 years of concerts

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Because of the 45 year jubilee of the Rotterdam De Kuip stadium as a concert venue, a short look back at the shows I witnessed there. Read the full article: De Kuip: 45 years of concerts . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The System and the emoto-electro of Sweat

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In 1983 The System debuted with the album Sweat. A unique combination of electro and emotion. The full story. Read the full article: The System and the emoto-electro of Sweat . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band 06/11/2023

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4/5: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band ultimately triumph over the annoying "Dutch disease". Limburg too fall at their feet. Read the full article: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, 06/11/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Janelle Monáe – The Age Of Pleasure

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Janelle Monáe and her latest album The Age Of Pleasure. The report of a sexy, yet somewhat predictable summer. Read the full article: Janelle Monáe – The Age Of Pleasure . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Peter Gabriel Plays Live

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In 1983 Peter Gabriel releases his first live album: Plays Live. A look back at an essential album in Gabriel's body of work. Read the full article: Peter Gabriel Plays Live . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Peter Gabriel, 06/05/2023

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3/5: Peter Gabriel in a two-faced show. Before the break it wasn't up to his usual standard, after the break it most certainly was. Read the full article: Peter Gabriel, 06/05/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Claw Boys Claw, 06/02/2023

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4½/5: After years and years finally a Claw Boys Claw concert again. The band is still good, very good even. A top night with sparkling music and a fine show. Read the full article: Claw Boys Claw, 06/02/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The Smashing Pumpkins and the underrated Adore

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After reaching world domination The Smashing Pumpkins continued their career with the release of Adore, an album that was nothing like they had done before. A look back. Read the full article: The Smashing Pumpkins and the underrated Adore . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Bo Diddley 1928-2008

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In memoriam: Bo Diddley 1928-2008 Read the full article: In memoriam: Bo Diddley 1928-2008 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )