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LatestThe Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Chameleon” and Its Influence
From its opening salvo of elastic bass throbs and swaggering Boy George intonations, "Karma Chameleon" announced itself as a ridiculously infectious slab of polychromatic pop euphoria. Propelled by an impeccably slick and airtight groove that fused Motown swing with a distinctly English music hall flair...
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LatestRock’s Own Soap Opera: Fleetwood Mac, Love Music & Turmoil
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you tossed a handful of insanely talented musicians into a romantic blender, hit ‘puree’, and then asked them to make some tunes, well, you’d get something pretty close to Fleetwood Mac. This isn’t just a band; it’s a full-blown rock and roll saga with more twists and turns than a pretzel factory.
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Latest1989 in Review: The End of an Era
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
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Latest1989 in Review: The End of an Era
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
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Latest1989 in Review: The End of an Era
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
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The Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Chameleon” and Its Influence
From its opening salvo of elastic bass throbs and swaggering Boy George intonations, "Karma Chameleon" announced itself as a ridiculously infectious slab of polychromatic pop euphoria. Propelled by an impeccably slick and airtight groove that fused Motown swing with a distinctly English music hall flair...
1989 in Review: The End of an Era
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
Rock’s Own Soap Opera: Fleetwood Mac, Love Music & Turmoil
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you tossed a handful of insanely talented musicians into a romantic blender, hit ‘puree’, and then asked them to make some tunes, well, you’d get something pretty close to Fleetwood Mac. This isn’t just a band; it’s a full-blown rock and roll saga with more twists and turns than a pretzel factory.
1989 in Review: The End of an Era
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
1989 in Review: The End of an Era
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
Rock’s Own Soap Opera: Fleetwood Mac, Love Music & Turmoil
by DefDec | Jul 25, 2024 | 70s Music, 80s Music, Definitive 70s, Definitive 80s, Latest, Music | 0
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you tossed a handful of insanely talented musicians into a romantic blender, hit ‘puree’, and then asked them to make some tunes, well, you’d get something pretty close to Fleetwood Mac. This isn’t just a band; it’s a full-blown rock and roll saga with more twists and turns than a pretzel factory.
Read MoreThe Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Chameleon” and Its Influence
by DefDec | Jul 6, 2024 | 80s Culture, 80s Music, Definitive 80s, Latest, Music | 0
From its opening salvo of elastic bass throbs and swaggering Boy George intonations, “Karma Chameleon” announced itself as a ridiculously infectious slab of polychromatic pop euphoria. Propelled by an impeccably slick and airtight groove that fused Motown swing with a distinctly English music hall flair…
Read MoreDancefloor Dominance and Artistic Heights:1985’s Monumental Year in British Music
1985 represented a pinnacle for UK music’s artistic innovation. Synthesised dance-pop, slick funk, and powerful rock anthems, British artists resonated globally.
Read More1989 in Review: The End of an Era
by DefDec | Apr 23, 2024 | 80s Culture, 80s Entertainment, 80s Music, 80s Politics, 80s Sport, Definitive 80s, Definitive Years, Latest | 0
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
Read More1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
by DefDec | Mar 29, 2024 | 80s Culture, 80s Entertainment, 80s Music, 80s Politics, 80s Sport, Culture, Definitive 80s, Definitive Years, Entertainment, Latest, Music, Politics, Sport | 0
As the ‘greed is good’ excesses of the 1980s peaked, a shifting mood pointed towards the emergence of a more progressive, multi-cultural nation amidst lingering divisions.
Read More- 'Motown' Retro UK Decades Unisex Cotton T-shirt£14.87 – £18.15
2019 marks the 60th year of MOTOWN, widely regarded as the greatest, most successful and best-loved record label in music and to commemorate this landmark anniversary Motown will be issuing a brand new Greatest Hits compilation featuring 60 tracks from across their enormously influential and remarkable history.
The 3CD version of the album features legendary Motown artists including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie.