This page contains interesting insights into how a variety of albums were produced at the time. This links into component 3 and gives an insight into different production methods per era. I’ve also tried to make the albums as interesting to listen to as possible!
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Muse – ‘Black Holes and Revelations’ (2006)
Black Holes and Revelations is the fourth studio album by English rock band Muse, first released on 3 July 2006. The album saw a change in style for Muse. Like their previous albums, it features political and dystopian undertones, with lyrics covering topics such as political corruption, alien invasion, revolution and New World Order conspiracies, as well as more conventional love… Read more
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Pink Floyd – ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ (1973)
The Dark Side of the Moon is among the most critically acclaimed albums and often features in professional listings of the greatest of all time. It brought Pink Floyd international fame, wealth and plaudits to all four band members. A blockbuster release of the album era, it also propelled record sales throughout the music industry… Read more
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Fatboy Slim – ‘You’ve Come A Long Way Baby’ (1997)
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby is the second studio album by Fatboy Slim. It was first released on 19 October 1998 in the United Kingdom by Skint Records. It was Cook’s global breakthrough album, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number 34 on the US Billboard 200. Praised by critics… Read more
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The Beatles – ‘Sergeant Pepper’ (1967)
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. Released on 26 May 1967, Sergeant Pepper is regarded by musicologists as an early concept album that advanced the roles of sound composition, extended form, psychedelic imagery, record sleeves, and the producer in popular music. The album… Read more
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The Human League – ‘Dare’ (1981)
Dare is the third studio album by English synth-pop band the Human League, released in October 1981. The album, produced by Martin Rushent and recorded between March and September 1981 following the departure of founding members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh, and saw the band shift direction from their previous avant-garde electronic style toward… Read more
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Mike Oldfield – ‘Tubular Bells’ (1979)
Tubular Bells is the debut studio album by the British musician Mike Oldfield, released on 25 May 1973 as the first album on Virgin Records. It comprises two mostly instrumental tracks. Oldfield, who was 19 years old when it was recorded, played almost all the instruments. Key technical features The recording process The album was… Read more