A Pop Life

4½/5: Kendrick Lamar and Antwerp: veni, vidi, vici. The audience ate from his hands and the music and presentation were impressive. Again! Read the full article: Kendrick Lamar, 10/28/2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Late 1977 the Sex Pistols' debut album was finally released. Yet again coupled with chaos, police and success. The story of the punk classic Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols. Read the full article: Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The story of 430 Kings Road, London: the SEX shop, punk, fashion, the Sex Pistols, Malcom McLaren and Vivienne Westwood. Read the full article: SEX, fashion, punk and Sex Pistols: 430 Kings Road, London . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

1½/5: No match between us and Cem Adrian, who has found a nice niche for himself, but seems incapable of doing anything else besides mixing heavy music with sentiment and pathos. Read the full article: Cem Adrian, 10/22/2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1987 RCA released the umpteenth Elvis Presley compilation, but this one was different. A lot of thought went into this one, the songs were chosen with real care: The Memphis Record is a fine compilation! Read the full article: Elvis Presley – The Memphis Record: RCA combines the comeback recordings in 1987 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: As long as Yekpare follow their self-chosen assigment, the concert is overwhelmingly beautiful. Singer Ceylan Ertem plays her part as the trio's lead convingly in a sometimes sizzling concert. Read the full article: Yekpare, 10/09/2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4½/5: Kendrick Lamar: veni, vidi, vici. The audience ate out of his hands and the music and presentation were impressive. Again! Read the full article: Kendrick Lamar, 10/07/2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1992 the Stereo MC's released their fantastic album Connected. A look back at an unexpected huge hit. The story of an irresistably funky dance and rap album. Read the full article: Stereo MC’s – Connected: irresistable and funky . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Tom Petty 1950-2017 Read the full article: In memoriam: Tom Petty 1950-2017 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Despite the conditions, was Arcade Fire able to perform and present a great show? Luckily, they were. A great night at the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome. Read the full article: Arcade Fire, 09/28/2022 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1987 The Smiths disbanded. Luckily there was the swan song Strangeways, Here We Come. Is it better than its reputation suggests? Read the full article: The Smiths say goodbye with Strangeways, Here We Come . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

1987 was the year The Smiths disbanded. It garnered a lot of attention, particularly in the English press. A (partial) overview. Read the full article: The Smiths in the press 1987 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Jaco Pastorius 1951-1987 Read the full article: In memoriam: Jaco Pastorius 1951-1987 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On September 9, 2022, Sudan Archives released her second album: the beautiful Natural Brown Prom Queen. Definitely highly recommended! Read the full article: Sudan Archives – Natural Brown Prom Queen . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Marc Bolan 1947-1977 Read the full article: In memoriam: Marc Bolan 1947-1977 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1982 Kate Bush released her fourth and most controversial album. The story of the fantastic The Dreaming! Read the full article: Kate Bush demanded total freedom and releases The Dreaming . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/3: The 10 year anniversary of the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra was nice, except for the 5 star dance segment, which was otherworldly. Read the full article: Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1987 the Paisley Park Studios complex was opened in Chanhassen, Minneapolis. It would turn into the main home base for Prince and eventually into his home. Read the full article: The opening of Paisley Park Studios . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Videos/impressions of Paisley Park Studios from 1988 to 1990, in honour of its opening on September 11, 1987. Read the full article: Paisley Park Studios 1988/1990 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Peter Tosh 1944-1987 Read the full article: In memoriam: Peter Tosh 1944-1987 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On October 28th, 2022, the (best?) Beatles album Revolver will be re-released with new mixes and many extras. Something to look forward to! Read the full article: News: Announcing Revolver Special Editions . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1992 Bob Mould's new band Sugar debuted with Copper Blue. They gave an unforgettable first impression. The story of an astonishing debut. Read the full article: In 1992 Sugar debuts with the peerless Copper Blue . (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 Clash – London Calling – The smashed bass . (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: Pinkpop 06/08/1987 concert ticket . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

5/5: Unbelievable, but true. Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds shine once again! And, in a fairy tale like environment in Istanbul. Heaven! Read the full article: Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds . (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: David Bowie – Welcome To The Blackout . (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 – Sign O’ The Times single picture-disc promo . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1982 Crass released the boxset Christ - The Album: 15 new songs, a live album, a poster nad a booklet. Impressive! Read the full article: Crass became ambitious in 1982: Christ – The Album . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Subarticle that contains the full first article from the pamphlet 'A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums', which was part of Crass's fourth album Christ - The Album. Read the full article: Crass – A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums . (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: A Christmas Gift For You . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

As a tribute to the most successful female artist of all time, A Pop Life presents a compilation of the best Madonna singles. Read the full article: The 10 best Madonna singles . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Fela Kuti 1938-1997 Read the full article: In memoriam: Fela Kuti 1938-1997 . (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 – 15 Best remixes – Graph – Decade overview . (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: James Brown . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1982 David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto released their first joint single. Exciting and subtle: Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music! Read the full article: Sylvian & Sakamoto release the beautiful Bamboo Houses & Bamboo Music! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On July 9th, 2022, I was interviewed by Dutch radio giant Felix Meurders. Topic of the day: the best show I ever witnessed! Read the full article: FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: John Coltrane 1926-1967 Read the full article: In memoriam: John Coltrane 1926-1967 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2007 Prince released Planet Earth. Was the album just as good as the preceding 3121, or was it Musicology part 2? Read the full article: Prince – Planet Earth . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2012 Frank Ocean released his album debut with the beautiful, intimate and original channel ORANGE. The world was able to enjoy pure musical talent again. Read the full article: Frank Ocean – channel ORANGE . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Day 2 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Trombone Shorty, Cory Henry and Kristo. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Sub article that contains the full text published by Frank Ocean on July 4th, 2012, on his own Tumblr blog, prior to the release of channel ORANGE. Read the full article: Frank Ocean – Tumblr blog 07/04/2012 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

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 )