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In 1997 the world waited impatiently for what was slated to be the Nevermind of dance. Was Prodigy's The Fat Of The Land really the expected wonder of the world? Read the full article: Prodigy conquered the world in 1997: The Fat Of The Land . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On August 5th, 2022, the live album Noise & Flowers by Neil Young + Promise Of The Real will be released, a report of their 2019 European tour. Read the full article: News: Neil Young + Promise Of The Real Live album . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: An unforgettable night in Amsterdam with Billie Eilish, where the hysteria works on the funny bone, but Eilish still comes out on top! Read the full article: Billie Eilish . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1972 Roxy Music released their eponymously titled debut album. The starting point for a wayward, successful and exciting career! Read the full article: In 1972 Roxy Music gave off their first impression . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Roxy Music's debut album was reviewed a lot, especially considering the band was virtually unknown at the time. Many were enthused! Read the full article: Roxy Music – Debut album – The Reviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4½/5: And once again Cat Power left a lasting impression following her impressive, intimate and moving concert. Long live Cat Power! Read the full article: Cat Power . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Guest author Edward returns to A Pop Life withe great story about documentaries, music and tolerance. Highly recommended! Read the full article: A Real Thing (by guest author Edward) . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 Prince And The Revolution played to an audience of millions. The audio recordings have been remastered and (finally) released seperately. It's a beautiful document! Read the full article: Prince And The Revolution – Live . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Rubato demonstrated that small(er) Turkish combo's can move audiences profoundly. They interpreted Sezen Aksu, without selling her short. Read the full article: Rubato . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Jeff Buckley 1966-1997 Read the full article: In memoriam: Jeff Buckley 1966-1997 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/5: Koray Avci's performance was great at times, but the setlist's order was clumsy and the many monologues killed the show's momentum. Read the full article: Koray Avci 21-05-2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

2½/5: A two-faced Pet Shop Boys: great moments are intertwined with moments that fail to impress. The group wants to be current, but ultimately loses their original charm. Read the full article: Pet Shop Boys . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Donna Summer 1948-2012 Read the full article: In memoriam: Donna Summer 1948-2012 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Chuck Brown 1936-2012 Read the full article: In memoriam: Chuck Brown 1936-2012 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Over 5 years after the fantastic DAMN., Kendrick Lamar finally releases a successor. Is the new album really that good again? Yes, yes and yes again! Read the full article: Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Adam Yauch 1964-2012 Read the full article: In memoriam: Adam Yauch 1964-2012 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Henny Vrienten 1948 - 2022 Read the full article: In memoriam: Henny Vrienten 1948 – 2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Arno Hintjens 1949 - 2022 Read the full article: In memoriam: Arno Hintjens 1949 – 2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Jan Rot 1957-2022 Read the full article: In memoriam: Jan Rot 1957-2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On May 13th, 2022, five years since masterpiece DAMN., a new Kendrick Lamar album will finally see the light of day. King Kendrick is back! Read the full article: News: Kendrick Lamar finally releases a new album! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4½/5: Raymond van het Groenewoud is finally able to celebrate his 70th birthday in Paradiso. And what a good, beautiful, grand and intimate show it was! Read the full article: Raymond van het Groenewoud . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/5: Fischer-Z in Paradiso playing a special one-off show. After a moderate start the evening lukcily ended on a high note! Read the full article: Fischer-Z . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

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

On June 3rd, 2022, the Prince & The Revolution album Live will be released, which was released on video in 1985. Remastered, so including great sound! Read the full article: News: Prince and The Revolution: Live | Remixed & Remastered . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Chuck Berry 1926-2017 Read the full article: In memoriam: Chuck Berry 1926-2017 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Clyde Stubblefield 1943-2017 Read the full article: In memoriam: Clyde Stubblefield 1943-2017 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Thelonious Monk 1917-1982 Read the full article: In memoriam: Thelonious Monk 1917-1982 . (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: George Michael . (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: Prince & The Revolution Live 08/17/1986 (009) . (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: Prince – Under The Cherry Moon notebook 2 (15) . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Etta James 1938-2012 Read the full article: In memoriam: Etta James 1938-2012 . (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: Paradiso Design First Floor . (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: Fleetwood Mac – Tusk . (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: Prince – Graffiti Bridge – Steven Parke painting . (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: Jacob Collier 02/13/2019 concert ticket . (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: Prince – Dirty Mind tour review – San Fransisco Chronicle – 03/31/1981 . (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: The Child Of Lov – The Child Of Lov . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Album yearlist 2021 Read the full article: Album yearlist 2021 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

From 1986 to 1996 Dutch writer Jan Mulder occasionally wrote about Prince. Only available in Dutch. Read the full article: Jan Mulder, the Prince columns! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: James Brown 1933-2006 Read the full article: In memoriam: James Brown 1933-2006 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: George Michael 1963-2016 Read the full article: In memoriam: George Michael 1963-2016 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1976 Dutch singer André Hazes debuts with a Christmas single, the start of a lasting and huge career in The Netherlands. Read the full article: André Hazes has a Lonely Christmas . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1981 the English anarcho-punk collective released a Christmas single in 'true' festive style: Merry Crassmas! Read the full article: Merry Crassmas . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1976 disco bubbled up from the undergound. Europe played its part as well. Cerrone made a disco classic with Love In C Minor! Read the full article: Cerrone – Love In C Minor . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

This time the A Pop Life panel pondered the question which Prince guitar solo was the best of them all and came up with the ultimate list! Read the full article: Prince – The 15 best guitar solos! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Freddie Mercury 1946-1991 Read the full article: In memoriam: Freddie Mercury 1946-1991 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Sly & The Family Stone's masterpiece There's A Riot Goin' On was released in November 1971. The story behind an impressive work of art. Read the full article: Sly Stone’s masterpiece There’s A Riot Goin’ On . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1981 Prince released his fourth album. Controversy was a remarkable album that kickstarted multiple new developments. A look back. Read the full article: Prince’s Controversy: a new breed, stand up, organize! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Controversy, the album and the tour, were met with great enthusiasm in the press, as was the case with its predecessor Dirty Mind. However, attention in Europe was minimal. A collection of press clippings. Read the full article: Prince – Controversy – Press . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Guest author Edward provides us with his take on the new ABBA album Voyage! Read the full article: Review: ABBA – Voyage . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )