Content tagged with 'classic albums'

New Order - Power Corruption and Lies

Classic Album Sundays’ Colleen Murphy listens to New Order’s Age of Consent

For most, the Eighties are not regarded as the decade of good taste. Over-the-top fashion was punctuated by big hair, mask-like maquillage and shoulder pads more suited to an American… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 29 Apr 2013
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peter-gabriel-so

Remastering Peter Gabriel’s So

Released in 1986, ‘So‘ became one of the defining albums of the era, landing multitudes of awards, millions of sales and a huge hit single with Sledgehammer. But when Peter… Read more

Posted on: Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012
Categories: Discussing sound quality, Music
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Peter Gabriel live in Athens 1987

Peter Gabriel’s Live in Athens audio finally available

At the height of his fame, Gabriel toured his classic album, So, throughout the world ending in an open-air theatre overlooking Athens. Recorded and filmed over three nights and painstakingly… Read more

Posted on: Wednesday, 17 Oct 2012
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Open Tubular Bells tape box

Exclusive Tubular Bells studio-quality downloads including a 5.1 version

On the 25th May 1973 an album was released that would change the perceptions of what was possible in the sphere of popular music. One of the most phenomenal albums… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 8 Oct 2012
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Scott-Walker – Scott 4

Classic Recordings: Scott Walker – Scott 4

Scott Walker – Scott 4 Fontana (Vinyl) By Paul Rigby Walker, known for the easy pop ballads of the 60s, with the Walker Brothers combo, has always been determined and… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 12 Apr 2012
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Joni Mitchell - Blue

Listen and you’ll see – play Joni Mitchell’s Blue this Sunday

Blue is this month’s Classic Album Sunday featured album and will be played at 5pm, Sunday 6th November. We’d like as many people as possible to join in, have their… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 3 Nov 2011
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Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left LP

Vote for your favourite Classic Album

Everybody’s favourite vinyl-spinning club, Classic Album Sundays will be appearing at this year’s Vintage Festival. Together with Bowers & Wilkins, they will be presenting the Best British Albums on British… Read more

Posted on: Monday, 6 Jun 2011
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Ian Matthews - If You Saw Thro’ My Eyes, album cover

Classic Recordings: Iain Matthews – If You Saw Thro’ My Eyes

Iain Matthews – If You Saw Thro’ My Eyes Vinyl Lovers (Vinyl) By Paul Rigby Fairport Convention was a legendary folk band and many of the band’s former members released… Read more

Posted on: Tuesday, 17 May 2011
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Motorhead 1916 album artwork

Classic Recordings: Motorhead – 1916

Motorhead – 1916 Pure Pleasure/WTG Records (LP) By Paul Rigby Motorhead has always managed to maintain an appreciable song-writing output. The only drawback with a largely high quality catalogue is… Read more

Posted on: Thursday, 17 Jun 2010
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