8 classic 90s albums that didn’t hit #1 in the UK

No-one can deny that the 90s were a great time for music, with countless classic albums released across loads of genres: grunge, Britpop, rap, techno and plenty more. However, that wasn't always reflected in the charts. In fact, a lot of seminal albums didn't even get close to the top …

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26/09/2016
Chris Smith
Recommends 21st September

Magpie Recommends: Opeth, Banks, Big Jesus and more!

Another week, another set of amazing new releases! Here are the upcoming albums we recommend wrapping your ears around this week… Sorceress "" Opeth Opeth's 12th album Sorceress sees the Swedish prog-metal legends delving even deeper into their prog influences, crafting 12 awe-inspiring songs that combine melodic choruses and folk …

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21/09/2016
Chris Smith

7 classic albums that didn’t reach #1 in the charts

There is a strong argument for the 70s being music's greatest decade, with countless classic albums from Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and many more. However, not every classic album achieved immediate success. While the likes of Never Mind The B******s, Imagine, Rumours and A Night at the …

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12/09/2016
Chris Smith
Vinyl

10 essential Northern Soul albums

Northern Soul is one of the most important youth movements in British history, even though it doesn't get as much attention as the punk or mod movements. Based in dancehalls across the North, like the Twisted Wheel in Manchester, The Golden Torch in Stoke and Wigan Casino, thousands of young …

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13/07/2016
Chris Smith
Music

10 of the Greatest Comeback Albums of All Time

Last week saw pop punk legends Blink 182 return with a new album, California. It's their first record without Tom Delonge, who is now hunting UFOs and writing novels, with Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio stepping into the guitarist/singer role. By all accounts, it's worked out pretty well. Of course, …

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07/07/2016
Chris Smith
Glasto

Friday Five: Songs you won’t want to miss at Glastonbury

After traffic chaos on Wednesday and mudbaths on Thursday, the music bit of Glastonbury finally kicks off today. If you aren't at the festival (hello if you are), then here are five songs you won't want to miss on this weekend's TV coverage. Hello "" Adele Adele isn't your typical …

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24/06/2016
Chris Smith