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4½/5: Brian Eno shines with the Baltic Sea Philharmonic orchestra in a sold out Vredenburg in Utrecht. His first solo tour leaves you wanting more! Read the full article: Brian Eno, 10/28/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The rerelease of Diamonds And Pearls is finally here. A great box-set dedicated to one of the lesser Prince albums. Read the full article: Prince & The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls Super Deluxe Edition . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Gaza 2023: What did the children of Gaza do to you? Read the full article: Gaza . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Lou Reed 1942-2013 Read the full article: In memoriam: Lou Reed 1942-2013 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Istanbul, the greatest city in the world deserves attention. A Pop Life presents a personal and musical tribute! Read the full article: Istanbul, tribute to a metropolis . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Late 1998 New Radicals released its successful debut album. The single You Get What You Give pushed the band towards the top of the charts. Within a year it was all over. A look back. Read the full article: New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Jacques Brel 1929-1978 Read the full article: In memoriam: Jacques Brel 1929-1978 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

With Javelin, Sufjan Stevens has once again made an impressive, moving and truly beautiful album. A review. Read the full article: Sufjan Stevens – Javelin . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Public Image Ltd. at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. A great show by a great band. Too bad tapes were playing along as well. Read the full article: Public Image Ltd, 10/04/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Charles Aznavour 1924-2018 Read the full article: In memoriam: Charles Aznavour 1924-2018 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The story of Prince's third live album, Indigo Nights, released in 2008. A compilation of aftershows from his 21 Nights stint in London in 2007. Read the full article: Prince – Indigo Nights . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

5/5: New Order at the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, highlight after highlight after highlight. The Joy Division part of the show moved to tears. Unforgettable! Read the full article: New Order, 09/23/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1993 Nirvana released their eagerly awaited successor to Nevermind, the fantastic In Utero. A look back! Read the full article: Nirvana and swan song In Utero . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1993 MTV thought it would be a great idea if Nirvana watched students reviewing their latest album In Utero! Read the full article: Nirvana reacts to fans reacting to In Utero . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Róisín Murphy impresses with her latest album Hit Parade. Soul makes Murphy's palet even more complete. She seems to get better and better! Read the full article: Róisín Murphy – Hit Parade . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Prince And The New Power Generation - Diamonds And Pearls Remasterd And Extended. Releasedate: October 27, 2023. Read the full article: News: Prince And The New Power Generation – Diamonds And Pearls Remastered And Extended . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview. Read the full article: Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations) . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

A small collection of reviews of the first Prince compilation album The Hits / The B-Sides. The press were enthused. Read the full article: Prince – The Hits The B-Sides – The reviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Johnny Cash 1932-2003 Read the full article: In memoriam: Johnny Cash 1932-2003 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On September 9, 1988, Prince played his Lovesexy 88 show in Dortmund. A Dutch audience had to be present. Off to Germany and an unforgettable experience! Read the full article: Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Keith Moon 1946-1978 Read the full article: In memoriam: Keith Moon 1946-1978 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1993 The New Power Generation's debut album Goldn**** was released. What was Prince's role in it all? A look back. Read the full article: The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn**** . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

40 years Bad Seeds, 10 years Push The Sky Away, 35 years after my first concert: great reason for the ultimate list: 25 times Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds! Includes playlist! Read the full article: The 25 best Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds songs . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Aretha Franklin 1942-2018 Read the full article: In memoriam: Aretha Franklin 1942-2018 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1998 A1 People released their, nowadays unavailable, debut album Fresh Juice. A retro dance album that still provides glorious escapsim. Read the full article: A1 People – Fresh Juice . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Isaac Hayes 1942-2008 Read the full article: In memoriam: Isaac Hayes 1942-2008 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1990 the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U reached out and touched millions because of the emotional interpretation by Sinéad O'Connor. A look back. Read the full article: Nothing Compares 2 U: Prince and Sinéad O’Connor . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The documentary Wham! is the story of 'only' 4 years of world dominance and a true and sincere friendship. Read the full article: Wham! – The documentary . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Sinéad O'Connor 1966-2023 Read the full article: In memoriam: Sinéad O’Connor 1966-2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Nico 1938-1988 Read the full article: In memoriam: Nico 1938-1988 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

How in the world is it possible to treat the body of work by The Beatles like this? The incredible story of a rare monstrosity. Read the full article: The story of a rare flop, the movie Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: A fun night at the Paradiso at The Spotify Tour Refreshed by Gruppo Sportivo. The Dutch group has a lot of great songs to its name. Success guaranteed! Read the full article: Gruppo Sportivo, 07/15/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1978 Steel Pulse released their debut album Handsworth Revolution. A classic in the (English) reggae. A look back at a flawless album. Read the full article: In 1978 Steel Pulse debuts with the impressive Handsworth Revolution . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: Day 3 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Gabriels and Fuensanta & Ensamble Grande. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/09/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Day 1 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Van Morrison, Buddy Guy and Little Simz. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/07/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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 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 )

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 )

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 )

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 )

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

On May 27, 1983, Malcolm McLaren released his first solo album, a highly innovative album that brought hip-hop and world music together. The story of Duck Rock. Read the full article: Malcolm McLaren mixes world music with hip-hop: Duck Rock . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Tina Turner 1939-2023. Read the full article: In memoriam: Tina Turner 1939-2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2008 the compilation Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon was released, a look back on the short, yet influential career of Liquid Liquid (1981-1983). Read the full article: The complete Liquid Liquid story: Slip In And Out Of Phenomenon . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Great visuals, a fitting tribute to the recently deceased Andrew Fletcher and the unbridled commitent of Gahan and Gore, make the opening show of the European tour a true spectacle! Read the full article: Depeche Mode, 05/16/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4½/5: The 73 year old Bruce Springsteen at the modern La Défense Arena in Paris. Passion and fire throughout the 2 hours and 50 minutes long superb show! Read the full article: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, 05/13/2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )