BUCKINGHAM NICKS (1973) Before they joined Fleetwood Mac and helped steer the band into rock superstardom, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were just another struggling duo with a dream and a record deal. That first step came in the form of Buckingham Nicks, their debut album, released in September 1973. It didn’t sell. It barely […]
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Cyndi Lauper’s eighth studio album, Shine, has one of the most chaotic backstories in her discography. Originally scheduled for a September 2001 release via Edel Records, it was shelved when the label abruptly folded. Promo copies leaked online and fan forums buzzed with speculation. Despite a limited EP in 2002, the full album didn’t officially
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When people think of Fleetwood Mac, the classic Buckingham/Nicks lineup usually comes to mind. But before that era, guitarist and singer Bob Welch quietly played a vital role in shaping the band’s sound and direction during a difficult transitional period. His contributions from 1971 to 1974 laid important groundwork for the band’s later global success,
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In April 1988, Tracy Chapman released one of the most quietly revolutionary debut albums of all time. With just her voice, an acoustic guitar, and eleven beautiful songs, she broke through a music industry dominated by synths, hair metal, and polished pop. Her debut album, simply titled Tracy Chapman, didn’t just launch her career; it
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The 10-song, 42-minute album – Bella Donna – was released in the summer of 1981. It was the Fleetwood Mac singer’s first release as a solo performer and, to date, is her most successful album. The album has sold over four million copies in the US alone and spent nearly three years on the Billboard
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