2023-03-01 16:16
ALEXIS"THE DEBUT ALBUM"2018SWEET ANGEL - Opening like a soft ballad but building into a Bon Jovi style crescendo after the one minute mark. Great Rock Pop with a little U2-esque instr… Read More
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I am Andrew Goodwin, Music Journalist and Blogger. This blog will specialise in introducing new or unknown artists with a good, honest independent review you can trust. I will post themed articles, requested reviews and my own albums collection. Feel free to search the blog top right and check my profile on the top left 3 dashes! Find your New Music Ear! Looking for guest bloggers
2023-03-01 16:15
TEARS FOR FEARS"SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR" 1985 SHOUT - The epic 6 and a half minutes version of the single that reached Number 1 in many countries globally. One of the… Read More
2023-01-18 14:28
"SLIPPERY WHEN WET" 1986LET IT ROCK - Possibly one of the best openers of a record in my opinion. A huge church organ opening then an explosion of screeching guitars, thumping d… Read More
2023-01-18 14:24
"WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME"1984WELL.../THE WORLD IS MY OYSTER/SNATCH OF FURY - This serves as a teaser for what is to come. A small medley of sorts with siren-like singing, mysterio… Read More
2023-01-18 14:20
"PARALLEL LINES"1978HANGING ON THE TELEPHONE - That unmistakeable telephone ringing intro kicks off and Debbie Harry sings her first line while the pumping drumbeat and New Wave sounds… Read More
2023-01-18 14:16
"QUEEN"1973KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE - The debut single opens this first album by the band. It remains the only single not to chart in the UK and was pretty much ignored. It sounds li… Read More
2023-01-18 14:12
"AUTOBAHN"1975AUTOBAHN - The debut single from this album that reached number 11 in the UK chart and is also the title track. At over 22 minutes long this epic song takes more th… Read More
2023-01-18 14:00
"JAILBREAK"1976JAILBREAK - The opening track is a mid tempo rocker with an almost funky drumbeat, screeching guitar solos in the backing track and a scorching insrtumental break after the 2… Read More
2023-01-18 13:56
"NORTH OF A MIRACLE" 1983WHEN IT STARTED TO BEGIN - The opening track is an orchestral based, breezy Pop song, similar to Nick's former band Haircut 100 but more accomplished in style… Read More
2023-01-18 13:51
"SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR" 1983 SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR - The opening track of a great debut album of six epic tracks. This Rock experiment filled song begins gently and… Read More
2023-01-16 14:16
"WANDERING SOUL" 2018FOLLOWER - The opening track sounds like a ZZ Top/90s Grunge hybrid. Awesome Blues Rock guitars and drums backing with vocalist Juliette Tworsey's snarling vo… Read More
2023-01-16 13:51
"ON A CLOUD"2014MY MARILYN - The debut album by Widnes band The Spase opens with a great bluesy style Pop track with brilliant passionate and powerful vocals from vocalist/guita… Read More
2023-01-16 13:47
"OFF THE WALL"1979 DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH - Brilliant single and a thumping Disco Funk that makes you want to get on your feet and boogie. This was the start of the new vocal s… Read More
2023-01-16 13:44
"BILLY IDOL"1982COME ON, COME ON - Billy's debut album since the disbanding of Generation X opens up with an anthemic New Wave track with hints of Punk bravado. A driving rhythm… Read More
2023-01-16 13:41
"BRYAN ADAMS"1980 HIDIN' FROM LOVE - Bryan Adams' debut album opens with this catchy Pop Rock track that is more Pop than Rock. Similar to most of the early 80s fare. Good o… Read More
2023-01-16 13:38
"RUSH"1974FINDING MY WAY - The band's debut album consists of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey (soon to leave the band after this album and replaced on drums by the more familia… Read More
2023-01-12 14:17
"BOSSA510"2015 BOSSA510 - The debut album from John Vargas' all star multi-talented ensemble kicks off with a funky bass and guitar intro which moves into Jazz Funk seamlessly inc… Read More
2023-01-12 14:10
"URBAN CAMPFIRE SONGS"2013 HIGH ROADS & HOLLOWAYS - The debut album by the Finnish rockers kicks off in frenetic style. A track that seems to be a hybrid of Sex Pistols and The Cla… Read More
2023-01-12 13:33
"HUMAN RACING"1984DANCING GIRLS - The debut album by incredibly talented singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw opens with this fast paced Synth Pop track. The clever orchestrated synths and wh… Read More
2023-01-09 15:21
"LITTLE EARTHQUAKES"1992CRUCIFY - A piano Grunge Rock sound made this song stick in my head for weeks and got me hooked on Tori after "Silent All These Years" peaked my interest. Packs a pun… Read More
2023-01-09 15:11
"ALL OVER THE PLACE"1984HERO TAKES A FALL - The debut single from this first album only reached number 96 in the UK chart but its a great introduction to the band. This is… Read More
2023-01-09 14:59
"DURAN DURAN"1981GIRLS ON FILM - This debut album by the band opens with this brilliant New Wave track. Their breakthrough single in the UK chart reaching number 5. Its cheeky an… Read More
2023-01-09 14:53
"G N' R LIES"1988RECKLESS LIFE - The opening track to this second album featured on the band's E.P. "Live ?!*@Like A Suicide" along with the next three tracks. This is a frenetic… Read More
2023-01-09 14:11
"JOURNEYS TO GLORY"1981 TO CUT A LONG STORY SHORT - The opening track and debut single was the epitomy of the New Romantic Pop phenomenon that took over the first couple of years in the 80s… Read More
2023-01-09 13:50
"PURPLE RAIN"1984 LET'S GO CRAZY - It's memorable opening line, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." well you all know the rest! A powerhouse of a track, blistering guitar solos… Read More
2023-01-08 14:32
"FOR YOU" 1978FOR YOU - The very first track on any Prince album is a little over a minute long and showcases the astounding vocal range of the then teenage artist. Harmonising wi… Read More
2023-01-08 14:17
"MADONNA" 1983 LUCKY STAR - The opening track is a Disco Pop song, which became her trademark for this debut album before moving into more Pop areas in her next few albums. Its mi… Read More
2023-01-08 13:56
"SHE COLORS MY WORLD"2018 HORIZON - The first track of the album gives you a bright start to your listening pleasure. A strong 80s vibe is captured here, in the style of a… Read More
2023-01-08 13:49
"NIGHT LIFE"2017NIGHT LIFE - This opening track reminds me of Heaven 17 with a hint of Krafwerk's electronic vocal backing on the chorus. Bright and breezy with a great vocal… Read More
2023-01-08 13:12
"HUNTING HIGH AND LOW"1985TAKE ON ME - The band's debut album opens with the classic 80s track and unmistakeable Synth Pop intro. Loved this song instantly on first listen and wa… Read More
2023-01-07 15:15
"FRIEND OR FOE"1982 FRIEND OR FOE - Adam's first solo album kicks off with this title track carrying on with a more polished sound than "Prince Charming". More mature with the orchestr… Read More
2023-01-07 14:46
"DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX" 1979CATROUBLE (Parts 1 + 2) - The opening track is a mix of New Wave, raw Punk and arty Pop. It is raw and with that great "as live" sound. Part 1 is… Read More
2023-01-07 14:26
"RING RING"1973RING RING - The title track is one of the earlier memorable songs from the Abba catalogue. A perfect slice of Europop which gave Abba their breakthrough in several Europ… Read More
2023-01-01 05:00
THE BANGLES"DIFFERENT LIGHT" 1986 MANIC MONDAY - The song was written by one of my idols Prince, amid rumours of some kind of romance between Susanna Hoffs and the star.&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-11-20 11:00
KRAFTWERK "AUTOBAHN"1975AUTOBAHN - The debut single from this album that reached number 11 in the UK chart and is also the title track. At over 22 minutes long this epic son… Read More
2022-11-17 11:00
GUNS N' ROSES"USE YOUR ILLUSION II"1991CIVIL WAR - The second album in the "Use Your Illusion" twinset opens with this fourth single that reached number 11 in the UK chart. A mel… Read More
2022-11-15 11:00
GUNS N' ROSES "G N' R LIES"1988RECKLESS LIFE - The opening track to this second album featured on the band's E.P. "Live ?!*@Like A Suicide" along with the next three tracks. … Read More
2022-11-09 15:31
MARILLION "FUGAZI"1984ASSASSING - The band's second studio album opens with their second single from the set. It reached number 22 in the UK chart. A big and brash ant… Read More
2022-11-04 11:00
A-HA"TRUE NORTH"2022I'M IN - The opening track on the band's 11th studio album was also the first single released. This is an orchestral style, piano led Pop ballad that is full… Read More
2022-10-31 11:00
KELLI ALI "TIGERMOUTH"2003INFERNO HIGH LOVE - Formerly lead singer of The Sneaker Pimps, Kelli's debut album opens with this pulsating high tempo Electro track. Think of Mad… Read More
2022-10-30 11:00
BRYAN ADAMS"BRYAN ADAMS"1980 HIDIN' FROM LOVE - Bryan Adams' debut album opens with this catchy Pop Rock track that is more Pop than Rock. Similar to most of the early 80s f… Read More
2022-10-19 11:05
TORI AMOS "BOYS FOR PELE"1996BEAUTY QUEEN/HORSES - Tori's third album opens up with this rather lovely slow ballad. With Tori's sultry, breathy, angelic at times vocal takin… Read More
2022-10-18 10:00
THE TIME "THE TIME"1981GET IT UP - Although this debut album by the Prince proteges is basically a Prince recording (all instruments except a Dr Fink synth solo on "Cool") , Morri… Read More
2022-10-17 10:00
YUNA "YUNA"2012LULLABIES - Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna opens her first international debut album with a laid back ballad. Yuna's gentle, soothing voice echoes eerily over a s… Read More
2022-10-08 10:00
SPANDAU BALLET "DIAMOND"1982CHANT NO 1 (I DON'T NEED THIS PRESSURE ON) - The band's second album opens with the first single released from it. It reached number 3 in the UK chart… Read More
2022-10-07 10:00
THE BANGLES "ALL OVER THE PLACE"1984HERO TAKES A FALL - The debut single from this first album only reached number 96 in the UK chart but its a great introduction to the ban… Read More
2022-10-06 12:50
SUGABABES "ONE TOUCH"2000OVERLOAD - This debut album recored by the original three members as teenagers, was a brilliant first set. This opening track was smooth, R 'n B/Funk with… Read More
2022-10-05 10:00
PRINCE "BATMAN"1989THE FUTURE - Prince's 11th studio album was a soundtrack to the film of the same name starring Michael Keaton. Not a soundtrack score but tracks Prince wrote to… Read More
2022-10-04 21:19
IRON MAIDEN"THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST"1982INVADERS - This third album by the band features singer Bruce Dickinson for the first time and this opening track is a rip roaring, frenetic gui… Read More
2022-10-03 10:00
JACK SAVORETTI "EUROPIANA"2021I REMEMBER US - Jack's seventh studio album opens with this unusual merging of Europop and an orchestral Rock ballad. Containing childlike harm… Read More
2022-10-02 10:00
MADONNA "MUSIC"2000MUSIC - Madonna's eighth album for me, is her last really great album in my opinion. This opening track was released as the second single form the album followi… Read More
2022-10-01 10:00
PRINCE "LOVESEXY"1988 EYE NO -This 10th studio album by Prince addresses the battle between good and evil, Lovesexy and Spooky Electric and tries to justify the Black Album p… Read More
2022-09-30 10:00
NICK HEYWARD"POSTCARDS FROM HOME"1986MOVE IT UP - The second solo album Nick Heyward opens up with the same funky Jazz Blues style of his debut, "North Of A Miracle". It's an upb… Read More
2022-09-29 10:00
RUSH "RUSH"1974FINDING MY WAY - The band's debut album consists of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey (soon to leave the band after this album and replaced on drums by the mo… Read More
2022-09-28 10:00
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN "IF NOT FOR YOU"1971 ME AND BOBBY MCGEE - A cover of Kris Kristofferson's Country track opens this debut album by a then 23 year old Olivia Newton-John.&nb&hell…Read More
2022-09-27 10:00
PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION "PARADE"1986 CHRISTOPHER TRACY'S PARADE - This album is also the soundtrack to Prince's second movie "Under The Cherry Moon". This opening track i… Read More
2022-09-26 10:00
FIREBUG"NO RETURN"2022 NO RETURN - The title track opens this album with a storming introduction. With elements of Progressive and Classic Rock interspersed with a variety o… Read More
2022-09-25 10:00
TYRANNOSAURUS REX "MY PEOPLE WERE FAIR AND HAD SKY IN THEIR HAIR...BUT NOW THEY'RE CONTENT TO WEAR STARS ON THEIR BROWS"1968HOT ROD MAMA - The debut album by the band (later… Read More
2022-09-24 10:00
PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION"AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY"1985AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY - The title track opens up this 7th album by Prince and the second official set with The Revolution.&n&hell…Read More
2022-09-23 10:00
MUD "MUD ROCK"1974ROCKET - The debut album opens with this fourth single from the set that reached number 6 in the UK chart. An original composition by renowned writers Mick… Read More
2022-09-22 10:00
A-HA "HUNTING HIGH AND LOW"1985TAKE ON ME - The band's debut album opens with the classic 80s track and unmistakeable Synth Pop intro. Loved this song instantly on first lis… Read More
2022-09-21 10:00
ABBA "VOYAGE"2021I STILL HAVE FAITH IN YOU - The lead track from the band's first album in 40 years has Anni-Frid Frida) Lyngstad taking lead vocals. It is unmistakeab… Read More
2022-09-20 10:00
QUEEN"QUEEN"1973KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE - The debut single opens this first album by the band. It remains the only single not to chart in the UK and was pretty much ignored. I… Read More
2022-09-19 14:14
WET LEG"WET LEG"2022BEING ALONE - The opening track to this debut album by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers is a quirky mix of 90s Grunge and Alternative Pop. Add a little Psychedeli… Read More
2022-06-08 14:10
LYNX DELUXE "JUNGLELAND"2021 JANE GOODALL - The opening track is presumably about the renowned primatalogist and anthropologist noting the "queen of the jungle" reference. It… Read More
2022-04-11 13:01
510JAZZ"JANUARY 16"2018RIGHT NEXT TO ME (Featuring Matt Blaque/D-Varg) - The album opens with a medium paced Samba crossover with a big summery vibe. It is a fun, bright and bree… Read More
2022-03-04 13:57
PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION"PURPLE RAIN"1984LET'S GO CRAZY - It's memorable opening line, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." well you all know the rest! A powerhouse of a track… Read More
2022-02-07 13:48
THE POLICE"REGGATTA DE BLANC"1979MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - One of the first songs I heard of The Police as an 11 year old lad. One of those songs that stay in your head. Great guitar… Read More
2022-02-03 14:43
510JAZZ"THE BOSSA NOVA"2020HUMMINGBIRD OF SPRINGTIME (Featuring Oshra Sedan) - The opening track of the third album following 2018's "January 16" is a beautiful, mellow ballad. Oshra&n&hell…Read More
2022-01-15 14:52
MADONNA"RAY OF LIGHT"1998 DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE - This opening track on Madonna's 7th studio album reached number 10 on the UK singles chart. The album as a whol… Read More
2022-01-09 15:52
ANDY SUZUKI & THE METHOD "ALIBI"2019 MEDICINE - This third album by the New York based songwriters Andy Suzuki and Kozza Olayunki-Babumba kicks off with a Pop Rock track that h… Read More
2022-01-08 14:49
WHOWho "OH YEAH" 2015 SINCERELY YOURS - I first reviewed this great South Korean Electronic Rock band in 2012 in a minor feature before my blog was solely album reviews. … Read More
2022-01-07 14:30
MADONNA "BEDTIME STORIES"1994 SURVIVAL - After the somewhat controversial mixed surroundings of previous album "Erotica" and the "Sex" book and indeed the "Body Of Evidence" movie… Read More
2022-01-06 15:19
MADONNA "EROTICA"1992 EROTICA - The fifth studio album by Madonna was released at the same time as her accompanying book, "SEX". The video for this title track caused a… Read More
2021-12-30 20:29
MADONNA "LIKE A VIRGIN"1984 MATERIAL GIRL - Madonna's second album opens with the quirky, self mimicking tribute to Marilyn Monroe. Its a bouncy track with hints of New… Read More
2021-12-30 15:52
MADONNA "TRUE BLUE"1986 PAPA DON'T PREACH - Madonna's third studio album opens with the critically acclaimed track that was her second number 1 in the UK chart. A posit… Read More
2021-12-30 13:24
THE SPASE "ON A CLOUD"2014 MY MARILYN - The debut album by Widnes band The Spase opens with a great bluesy style Pop track with brilliant passionate and powerful vocals from vocali… Read More
2021-12-27 11:00
NIK KERSHAW"HUMAN RACING"1984DANCING GIRLS - The debut album by incredibly talented singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw opens with this fast paced Synth Pop track. The clever orchestra… Read More
2021-12-26 11:00
PRINCE "CONTROVERSY"1981 CONTROVERSY - Prince's 4th album is said to have bridged the gap from the sexual energy of "Dirty Mind" to the Funk Rock Dance phenomenon created on "1999"… Read More
2021-12-25 11:00
TORI AMOS "UNDER THE PINK"1994 PRETTY GOOD YEAR - Tori's second studio album kicks off with this quirky, sometimes sad and ironic but a great track. Lots of beautiful s… Read More
2021-12-24 11:00
ADAM ANT"ADAM ANT IS THE BLUEBLACK HUSSAR IN MARRYING THE GUNNER'S DAUGHTER"2013COOL ZOMBIE - As with the album this only single from the album was self-promoted and released. Th… Read More
2021-12-23 11:00
SINNOBER "LITTLE WARS"2016 EVERYTHING WE NEVER ASKED FOR - The debut album by Sinnober (multi-instrumentalist songwriters Sebastian and Natalie Brice) opens with a smooth Fol… Read More
2021-12-22 11:00
ABBA "THE VISITORS"1981THE VISITORS - The eighth and final album before the band split opens with the title track. Sung by Frida, its actually a great Synth Pop Rock track… Read More
2021-12-21 11:00
ABBA"SUPER TROUPER"1980SUPER TROUPER - The UK number 1 title track opens the band's seventh studio album. "Super Trouper" returned the band to their inimitable catchy Pop Rock st… Read More
2021-12-20 11:00
ABBA "VOULEZ-VOUS" 1979 AS GOOD AS NEW - Abba's Disco styled sixth album opens with a stomping, fast paced funky track sung on lead vocals by Agnetha. The l… Read More
2021-12-19 11:00
ABBA "ARRIVAL"1976 WHEN I KISSED THE TEACHER - The opening track to the fourth album from Abba is a lighthearted whimsical light Pop Rock track about a student who can't hand… Read More
2021-12-18 11:00
ABBA"ABBA"1975 MAMMA MIA - Abba's third studio album is almost like a hits album in itself with so many well known songs on it. This opening track was a mega hit across the… Read More
2021-12-17 17:36
ABBA "WATERLOO"1974 WATERLOO - The band's second album opens with the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest winner and global smash cementing Abba's name in music history. The t… Read More
2021-12-16 11:00
DAGGERPLAY "URBAN CAMPFIRE SONGS"2013 HIGH ROADS & HOLLOWAYS - The debut album by the Finnish rockers kicks off in frenetic style. A track that seems to be a hybrid of Se… Read More
2021-12-15 11:00
STEEL BLOSSOMS "STEEL BLOSSOMS"2019 YOU'RE THE REASON I DRINK - Sara Zebley and Hayley Prosser are Steel Blossoms bringing the Country back with their self titled album. &hell…Read More
2021-12-14 11:00
ADAM ANT "MANNERS & PHYSIQUE"1990 ROOM AT THE TOP - The fourth album by Mr Ant has a very different Funk and Dance style. Aided once again by Marco Pirroni on guitars and… Read More
2021-12-13 11:00
ADAM ANT "VIVE LE ROCK"1985 VIVE LE ROCK - The third solo album by Adam Ant had him with a steady band comprising of him, Marco Pirooni, Chris De Niro (aka Constinou) and Bog… Read More
2021-12-12 11:00
ADAM ANT "STRIP" STRIP - The lead song from Adam's second solo album is a saucy, sexy romp with an almost classical Pop feel. This is a much more mature sounding album… Read More
2021-12-11 11:00
ADAM ANT "FRIEND OR FOE"1982 FRIEND OR FOE - Adam's first solo album kicks off with this title track carrying on with a more polished sound than "Prince Charming". More mature with… Read More
2021-11-20 14:49
JEFF MCCALL "SOMEBODY"2020 SOMEBODY - Jeff's third album starts off with an intro straight out of Kraftwerk's copybook before a more moody Industrial sound kicks in. Th… Read More
2021-11-13 15:53
ADAM AND THE ANTS"PRINCE CHARMING"1981SCORPIOS - This album was apparently "rushed out" for the record company as Adam Ant has said many times although it still boasts some great point… Read More
2021-10-31 15:40
OLIVIA RODRIGO "SOUR"2021 BRUTAL - Olivia Rodrigo's debut album opens with a scorching 90s Brit Pop Punk track, reminding me of Elastica and Sleeper in its female angst ridden voca… Read More
2021-10-31 15:39
RADIO DRIVE"BEFORE THE DAY IS THROUGH"2021 IT'S WHO I AM - A bright and breezy opening track, a kind of Country Blues/Rock hybrid. It reminds me a little of Tom Petty. … Read More
2021-10-27 13:53
SPANDAU BALLET "PARADE"1984 ONLY WHEN YOU LEAVE - The first single from the album and reaching number 3 in the UK chart making it their 8th Top Ten single. At the peak… Read More
2021-08-21 14:34
PRINCE "WELCOME 2 AMERICA" 2021 WELCOME 2 AMERICA - The title track starts with an eerie, sparse soundtrack before giving glimpses of a little funkiness.&nbs&hell…Read More
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