‘War’: U2’s Declaration Of Intent With Third Album Statement
“Is That All?” That was the question posed by U2 back where they had left off, on the last track of their sophomore set October,...
‘Black Radio’: How Robert Glasper Captured The Black Creative Diaspora
What constitutes a jazz record? It’s a question Robert Glasper doesn’t concern himself with too much. The classically trained jazz pianist has always straddled the...
Jr. Walker Holds On To That Hit ‘Feeling’ With 1970 R&B Chart Winner
You might call it a soulful lap of honor, and it went on for years. Jr. Walker & the All Stars had proved themselves to...
How Decca Records Brought Jazz Music To The World
Decca Records can boast a wonderful and eclectic back catalogue that includes The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Vera Lynn, George Formby, Luciano Pavarotti… and Winston Churchill....
Decca Records: A History Of ‘The Supreme Record Company’
Decca is one of the most celebrated record labels in music history. The imprint has a varied history that spans from classical music to popular...
‘Camel’: Camel’s Confident Album Debut
Following their stint as Phillip Goodhand-Tait’s backing band and the recruitment of veteran R&B keyboard player Peter Bardens in 1971, Camel set about establishing themselves...