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MUSIC HISTORY MEMORIES MADONNAMadonna is an icon and a music legend, although the last few albums have failed to resonate with me including the last album, "Madame X" which was cl… 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
2021-05-16 13:33
EAGLE EYE CHERRY"LIVING IN THE PRESENT FUTURE"2000BEEN HERE ONCE BEFORE - The opening track on Eagle Eye's second album is a laid back 60s style Pop mid tempo ballad. Nice melody and h… Read More
2021-05-01 15:45
MUSIC HISTORY MEMORIESTHE MISSION I was never a Goth or was into that culture, although I was a fan of The Cult who were considered Gothic Rock. I did secretly like The Miss… Read More
2021-04-24 13:33
MICHELLE BRANCH"THE SPIRIT ROOM"2001 EVERYWHERE - The opening track on Michelle's second album and debut single is a great Pop Rock track, considering the lady was only 18 years o… Read More
2021-03-31 14:14
MUSIC HISTORY MEMORIESTORI AMOSI first heard or rather saw Tori Amos on a music programme just after her debut album, "Little Earthquakes" came out, she was singing a song called "Sile… Read More
2021-03-31 12:57
CLEAN CUT KID"FELT"2017VITAMIN C - This debut album by the Liverpool band opens with their first single. It's an atmospheric, simple funky Progressive Rock track with hints of Cl… Read More
2021-03-11 14:44
MUSIC HISTORY MEMORIES THE MONKEES The Monkees are Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Mike Nesmith. The band were actually put together to form a make believe band in a… Read More
2021-03-11 14:40
MUSIC HISTORY MEMORIES ADAM ANTI probably picked up on Adam And The Ants in 1980 after seeing a performance of "Dog Eat Dog" on Top of the Pops. It was like a blast to the brain… Read More
2021-02-22 11:00
HUE AND CRY "SEDUCED AND ABANDONED"1987 STRENGTH TO STRENGTH - The band's debut album, considered to be "sophisti-pop" saved my music listening pleasures along with fellow Scottish… Read More
2021-02-21 11:00
SAMANTHA FOX "TOUCH ME"1986 TOUCH ME (I WANT YOUR BODY) - Sometimes making a huge switch in careers can be troublesome. Samantha Fox started as a 16 year old glamour model an… Read More
2021-02-20 11:30
THIN LIZZY "BLACK ROSE:A ROCK LEGEND"1979 DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO - The opening track to this 9th studio album kicks off with a tribal drum style intro before the guitars set… Read More
2021-02-19 13:39
FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD "LIVERPOOL"1986 WARRIOR OF THE WASTELAND - The opening track to the band's second and sadly, final studio album hit number 19 in the UK chart and was the… Read More
2021-02-12 11:00
DURAN DURAN"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.&nb&hell…Read More
2021-02-11 14:17
XIXA "BLOODLINE"2016 BLOODLINE - The opening track to this debut album by the band from Tucson, Arizona is a taster for the rest of the album. A merging of many g… Read More
2021-02-04 15:19
THE PROCLAIMERS "THIS IS THE STORY"1987 THROW THE 'R' AWAY - This debut album by twins Charlie and Craig Reid was a godsend for me in the late 80s, along with Hue & Cry… Read More
2021-02-03 15:21
JEFF MCCALL "THOUGHTS & CROSSES"2019 WE LEARN - As with most of Jeff McCall's retro 80s Synth Pop it is a great mix of a variety of styles and artists of that era. This o… Read More
2021-02-02 12:00
THOMPSON TWINS"INTO THE GAP"1984 DOCTOR!DOCTOR! - The band's fourth album kicks off with an memorable 80s tune. The second single from the album reached number 3 in the UK c… Read More
2021-02-01 11:00
GEORGE MICHAEL"FAITH"1987FAITH - Reaching number 2 in the UK chart, this minimal Rockabilly styled track opens this debut album, although it is debatable (or obvious) that Wham! was es… Read More
2021-01-31 13:43
FLEETWOOD MAC"RUMOURS"1977SECOND HAND NEWS - The opening track of the album is a bouncy, quirky Folk style Rock song, reminds me of the 60s duetted sounds of The Everly Brothers and Si… Read More
2021-01-26 14:48
SEASON OF GHOSTS"A LEAP OF FAITH"2018 THE ROAD SO FAR - This second album by the band kicks off with a beautiful, gentle Asian styled melodic and relaxing orchestral piece lasting… Read More
2021-01-25 11:01
WHITE DENIM“WORLD AS A WAITING ROOM”2020 I DON'T UNDERSTAND ROCK AND ROLL - An album planned for release in 30 days during lockdown in the band's hometown of Austin, T… Read More
2021-01-24 13:15
RADIO DRIVE “IN THE LIGHT”2019 FIRST TIME - The opening track of the album is a scorcher, driving beats and full on electro guitars. A mix of Prince, Rush and The… Read More
2021-01-23 14:58
PRINCE "DIRTY MIND"1980DIRTY MIND - The title track of this majorly creative and most controversial of his three albums so far says it all. This Synth driven New Wave track led by… Read More
2021-01-22 14:26
CHARLOTTE CHURCH"TISSUES AND ISSUES"2005CALL MY NAME - The first Pop album from the former Classical "voice of an angel". I was disappointed she did not keep this style going for… Read More
2021-01-21 01:30
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
2021-01-20 14:50
PRINCE "PRINCE"1979I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER - The opening track to Prince's second album was his first big hit in the USA reaching number 11 in the Billboard Hot 100 and also was his… Read More
2021-01-06 20:30
ADAM ANT"WONDERFUL"1995WON'T TAKE THAT TALK - Adam's fifth solo album had a more rockier and Acoustic feel. This opening track is a guitar driven, moody Alternative Rock track th… Read More
2021-01-05 23:13
PAUL YOUNG“NO PARLEZ”1983COME BACK AND STAY - A cover of Jack Lee’s 1981 song opens this debut album by one of the best voices in music. This is a Soul track wi… Read More
2021-01-05 17:01
ECHOBELLY "ON"1995CAR FICTION - The opening track of this second album by the band has a distinct Punk vibe and very similar to a Blondie track. The thumping, crashing rhyth… Read More
2020-12-18 15:14
GARBAGE "GARBAGE"1995SUPERVIXEN - Awesome opener to the album, singer Shirley Manson delivers a languid, moody, angry vocal over a high octane crash of searing guitars backdrop.&n&hell…Read More
2020-12-04 15:31
THE THE "INFECTED"INFECTED - The second album by Matt Johnson's The The following "Soul Mining" opens with this brilliant track. Kicking off almost with a gospel intro befo… Read More
2020-11-23 15:25
QUEEN"THE WORKS"1984RADIO GA GA - After the poorly received disco sound of previous album "Hot Space" in 1982, the band bounced back to Rock with this awesome album. This first t… Read More
2020-11-06 16:02
ANTHONY J. QUINN"THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF..."2016FOREIGN PART OF THE TOWN - Nice, gentle lilting album opener akin to Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers with a 60s Folk feel. A little… Read More
2020-11-06 15:49
510JAZZ"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 seamle… Read More
2020-10-21 14:13
GABRIELLA CILMI"LESSONS TO BE LEARNED"2008SAVE THE LIES - The debut album by the Aussie songstress kicks off with a funky Rock track with a pumping almost Disco beat. Gabriella s… Read More
2020-09-30 14:25
MEN AT WORK"BUSINESS AS USUAL"1981WHO CAN IT BE NOW? - The debut single opens this first album by the Australian New Wave band. Elements of Ska and Pop combine in this bouncy track, ir… Read More
2020-09-30 13:24
STONEFIELD"AS ABOVE, SO BELOW"2016SISTER - The Aussie foursome of sisters Amy, Hannah, Holly and Sarah open up their second album with a bang. It's an almost Gothic Progressive Rock tr… Read More
2020-09-26 13:02
STEREOPHONICS "JUST ENOUGH EDUCATION TO PERFORM"2001 VEGAS TWO TIMES - The opening track to the band's third album and the set that got me hooked on this great band, seeking out their… Read More
2020-09-04 14:38
PRINCE"1999"19821999 - Prince's iconic fifth album was years ahead of its time, apart from the obvious title, this set paved the way for what was to come, the genre experimentations corssing… Read More
2020-09-04 12:35
BILLY IDOL"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 drivi… Read More
2020-08-26 12:18
MICHAEL JACKSON"BAD"1987BAD - The famous title track has a repetitive pumping Electronic dance beat, with a funky Pop influence. Its slightly edgier sound and denouncing gang war… Read More
2020-08-20 14:22
BRITNEY SPEARS"...BABY ONE MORE TIME"1999...BABY ONE MORE TIME - The breakthrough song for Britney opens this hits laden debut album. It was a new style Pop at the time, a kind o… Read More
2020-08-05 13:34
ANNA MELINE"I COULDN'T STAY"2015I COULDN'T STAY - This debut album by Swedish singer-songwriter Anna Meline is a mixed bag of a few genres showing this young lady's raw creative talent. &hell…Read More
2020-08-04 13:04
THE FAR NORTH"SONGS FOR GENTLE SOULS"2020RUNAWAY - The debut album by former The Fireflys' members, singer-songwriter and guitarist Lee Wylding and drummer Andie Packer begins with a gem.&nb&hell…Read More
2020-07-25 13:13
SHAKESPEAR'S SISTER"SACRED HEART"1989HEROINE - The opening track to this debut album by the duo of ex-Bananarama singer Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit is ab experimental masterpiece.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-07-18 13:33
HOWARD JONES"HUMAN'S LIB"1984CONDITIONING - The debut album from one of the 80s pioneers of Synth Pop opens with a very Kraftwerk-esque track. It's minimal lyrics and equally minimal s… Read More
2020-07-15 14:35
510 JAZZ"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… Read More
2020-07-04 14:15
A-HA"SCOUNDREL DAYS"1986SCOUNDREL DAYS - The opener on this, the band's second album laid the groundwork for the rest of the album. Whereas the debut, "Hunting High And Low" was pure E… Read More
2020-07-02 11:38
SHEPPARD"BOMBS AWAY"2014GERONIMO - The album opener and this is the song that caught my attention to this great Australian Indie sibling band. The driving, almost marching band drumbea… Read More
2020-07-01 13:07
TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY"INTRODUCING THE HARDLINE ACCORDING TO..."1987IF YOU ALL GET TO HEAVEN - A powerful, soulful, uplifting, spiritual opener to this brilliant debut album by Terence Trent D… Read More
2020-06-15 13:55
U2"THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE"1984A SORT OF HOMECOMING - The opening track is a bit of a shock after the previous guitar-led and anthemic albums. This is a more orchestral sounding track w… Read More
2020-06-13 13:30
BLONDIE "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 soun… Read More
2020-06-03 14:26
MADONNA"MADONNA"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 mid te… Read More
2020-05-23 13:58
ROXETTE"LOOK SHARP!"1988THE LOOK - The opening track of the album and the first big international hit for Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson. It was also the first song that got me hooke… Read More
2020-05-12 12:41
THE STONE ROSES"THE STONE ROSES"1989I WANNA BE ADORED - A Gothic style anthemic mid tempo track opens the album, setting the eerie but mysterious tone for the band's much anticipated debut a… Read More
2020-05-11 13:42
ABBA"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 E… Read More
2020-05-10 14:04
KEVIN NOLAN"LET'S ALL GET NERVOUS"2020THE DEAD-BEAT - An eerie, atmospheric, effects laden opener to the album. A basic robotic style intro picks up pace behind a spoken narrative.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-05-02 12:14
CYNDI LAUPER"SHE'S SO UNUSUAL"1983MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING - The opening track of Cyndi's debut album was a cover of The Brains' 1980 underground hit. New Wave Rock Pop, Cyndi ex… Read More
2020-04-27 14:46
THE HUMAN LEAGUE"DARE"1981THE THINGS THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF - This opening track is what Kraftwerk would sound like if they rocked up. The musical backing is pure 70s Synth Pop with a… Read More
2020-04-27 13:37
PRINCE"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
2020-04-18 13:07
KATZENJAMMER"ROCKLAND"2015OLD DE SPAIN - The opening track is almost like a pirate shanty, Indie Folk complete with harmonies, chanting and a variety of acoustic instruments. Gre… Read More
2020-04-18 11:49
KRAFTWERK"THE MAN MACHINE"1978THE ROBOTS - The album opener kicks off with a similar synth style that Thompson Twins would master a few years later. A quirky robotic (obviously) melody… Read More
2020-04-10 12:59
ONOFF"REBORN"2017KEEP THAT FIRE BURNING - The first track is a little New Wave Punk with the power and angst ridden vocals of The Clash. Awesome Hendrix-like guitar parts at around the… Read More
2020-04-06 12:27
THIN LIZZY"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 af… Read More
2020-03-31 11:51
BON JOVI"KEEP THE FAITH"1992I BELIEVE - A crash of drums and screeching guitars set off this album nicely that re-invented the band as a quality, mature Rock outfit.. Top notch Hard Ro… Read More
2020-03-30 13:52
THE KINKS"SOMETHING ELSE"1967DAVID WATTS - The opening track on this fifth album by the band is a mix of 60s Pop with what sounds like early Glam Rock snippets. The lyrics sung by Ray… Read More
2020-03-28 14:06
MADNESS"ABSOLUTELY"1980BAGGY TROUSERS - The opening track was the one that got me hooked on Madness, I wasn't really into Two Tone or Ska at this point but their qurky sound was so unique.&n&hell…Read More
2020-03-28 12:02
NO DOUBT "TRAGIC KINGDOM"1995SPIDERWEBS - The opening track has the previous album's styles of Ska and Reggae but with a Classic Rock, almost Progressive Rock backdrop at some points.&n&hell…Read More
2020-03-27 13:34
NATALIE IMBRUGLIA"LEFT OF THE MIDDLE"1997TORN - One of my alltime favourite songs by any artist and this was a massive hit globally for ex-Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia proving she wasn'… Read More
2020-03-26 15:44
MARILLION"SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR"1983SCRIPT 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 th… Read More
2020-03-25 13:58
SIMON & GARFUNKEL"PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY AND THYME"1966SCARBOROUGH FAIR/CANTICLE - One of the duo's many memorable songs and one of my favourites. A really lovely, melodious atmos… Read More
2020-03-18 13:20
FIREBUG"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 v… Read More
2020-03-14 14:35
NICK HEYWARD"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 s… Read More
2020-03-07 13:15
ADAM AND THE ANTS"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. … Read More
2020-03-02 14:33
THE SPASE"EITHER SIDE OF RIGHT"2017DO YOU LOVE? - Crashing guitar and drum opener kicks off the band's second album with a bang. It is an almost Gothic Rock track with hints of 90s Gru… Read More
2020-02-29 15:40
SPANDAU BALLET"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 yea… Read More
2020-02-29 15:37
AVRIL LAVIGNE"LET GO"2002 LOSING GRIP - The opening track is a Grunge Rock track that is a stormer and reminds me a little of Alanis Morrissette in places. Great introduction to Avril'… Read More
2020-02-25 15:28
THE POLICE"REGATTA 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
2020-02-25 14:27
TEARS FOR FEARS"SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR"1985SHOUT - The epic 6 and a half minutes version of the single that reached Number 1 in many countries globally. One of the best and most well… Read More
2020-02-23 00:11
THE MONKEES"MORE OF THE MONKEES"1967SHE - The opening track sung by Micky Dolenz is a mix of Progressive, Psychedelic Rock and Beat Pop. Great opening track, mid tempo and punchy and a… Read More
2020-02-22 14:14
THE SCRIPT"THE SCRIPT" 2008WE CRY - A smooth, gentle opening track. A little R n' B/Pop style similar to Justin Timberlake. Emotive vocals with semi-hip hop vocals from sing… Read More
2020-02-21 14:18
ALANIS MORISSETTE"JAGGED LITTLE PILL"1995ALL I REALLY WANT - With elements of Classic Rock, post Grunge and Pop this was an ear opening unique track. The first song that I heard from A… Read More
2020-02-21 13:41
SPICE GIRLS"SPICE"1996WANNABE - The opening track and debut single by the girls. A mega hit all over the globe and introduced "girl power" to the masses. An almost Motown Dance P… Read More
2020-02-18 12:10
DEF LEPPARD"HYSTERIA"1987WOMEN - All the classic Rock elements are here, singer Joe Elliott's throaty vocals, screeching guitar solos, simple repeated chorus, pounding drums and almost Acous… Read More
2020-02-15 14:27
MARIKA RAUSCHER"A BROKEN HEART"2013SPINNING - The album opens with a happy, jolly number which conveys the happiness, of falling for someone and the 'spinning' in your head when you have goo… Read More
2020-02-15 14:20
THE BESSER 3"TIME TRAVELS"2018WHO'S COUNTING? - The opening track is a kind of march style song with full force. Very dramatic and mysterious, clever off beat and off tune elements whi… Read More
2020-02-15 14:10
510 JAZZ"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 bre… Read More
2020-02-08 14:48
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS"CALIFORNICATION"1999AROUND THE WORLD - A frenetic start to the album with the usual Rap Funk Rock as is the Chilis well known style. With the searing guitar riffs… Read More
2020-02-08 13:49
TURIN BRAKES"THE OPTIMIST LP"2001FEELING OBLIVION - Simply lovely opening track. Reminiscent of The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel in its really sweet melodious harmonies.&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-02-03 15:29
KANE"AS LONG AS YOU WANT THIS"2000AS LONG AS YOU WANT THIS - A storming opener to the Dutch band's debut album, a classy Alternative Rock track showcasing Dinand Woesthoff's fabulous husky v… Read More
2020-02-03 14:32
FOO FIGHTERS"THE COLOUR AND THE SHAPE"1997DOLL - The opening track is a half whispered demo style track that is a nice gentle Folk-like introduction to the band's second album. Coming… Read More
2020-02-03 13:15
HEART"HEART"1985IF LOOKS COULD KILL - The album opener, and a typical 80s hard rocker, lots of searing guitars and a pumping beat, with a catchy killer chorus and this is a gem. Classi… Read More
2020-02-01 13:12
SOPHIE B. HAWKINS"TONGUES AND TAILS"1992DAMN I WISH I WAS YOUR LOVER - The massive hit and Sphie's break out song. Starts off like a usual Pop song akin to Madonna (at the time) and Na… Read More
2020-01-28 15:21
DAGGERPLAY"SUBTERRANEAN REALITY"2018RED SKY - A storming start to this album. a kind of veiled Country style hard rocker, sounds crazy but its a brilliant opening track and gets the adrenali… Read More
2020-01-28 14:21
THE CARS"THE CARS"1978GOOD TIMES ROLL - Medium paced Synth Rock opener with elements of Classic Rock, I think ZZ Top may have taken the guitar backing influence on their 80s track "TV Dinner… Read More
2020-01-23 15:18
THE SWEET"FUNNY HOW SWEET CO-CO CAN BE"1971CO-CO - Cool, quirky Pop, with Caribbean and Latin infuences, really unusual start for a Glam Rock group's album. Catchy No.2 hit in the UK… Read More
2020-01-22 16:16
THE STRUTS"YOUNG & DANGEROUS"2018BODY TALKS - A storming opening track, The Cult meets Queen in this high tempo hard rocker. PRIMADONNA LIKE ME - This has a beat like Elvis Costello's "… Read More
2020-01-22 15:03
CHRISTINA AGUILERA"STRIPPED"2002STRIPPED INTRO - Exactly what it says, its an intro. A few effects, almost like radio searching and Christina vocals.CAN'T HOLD US DOWN (Featuring Lil'… Read More
2020-01-18 15:27
ABBA"THE ALBUM"1977EAGLE - The album opens with one of my alltime favourite ABBA songs. Its mystical, space age, almost sci-fi musical backing and effects really got my mind engaged.&n&hell…Read More
2020-01-17 13:20
VIRGINIA HAZE"GENUINE"2006BREAKABLE - Great foot stomper to open the album, complete with catchy chorus and an early 80s Heart style. Almost a Pat Benatar/Joan Jett hybrid, this is upt… Read More
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