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In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have an exclusive interview with Vince Clarke and Andy Bell as Erasure return with superb new studio album, The Neon. Elsewhere, as…
1 Hit Wonder: The Assembly – Never Never
Maybe it’s churlish to describe The Assembly as one-hit wonders, considering the chart hits that two of those who were part of the project were previously and subsequently responsible for,…
Lost & Found: Bon Jovi’s eponymous debut album
Bon Jovi’s first album doesn’t instantly point to the likely creation of a global hair rockin’ monster, but it’s still an enjoyable debut. It struggles to know what kind of…
Classic Pop Issue 64 is on sale now
We’re back with a bang with our latest issue of Classic Pop magazine. Inside, we find out how Sparks have coped with lockdown and delve into the array of exciting…
Reissues review: Split Enz – Mental Notes/Dizrhythmia
Mental Notes 6/10 Dizrhythmia 8/10 Mainly known as the Finn brothers’ band before Crowded House, Neil Finn had yet to join elder brother Tim in the art-rockers for their 1976…
New album review: Wendy James – Queen High Straight
Wendy James’ renaissance is one of the happiest recent pop rebirths. At their peak, her pin-up status meant Transvision Vamp were undervalued: hits like I Want Your Love and Baby…
Classic Pop magazine announcement – we’re back!
We have some great news for you! After a brief sojourn while we sheltered from the vagaries of lockdown and closed retailers, Classic Pop is returning as a print…
Reissue review: Laura Branigan – Self Control
As Michael Bolton recalled in Classic Pop last issue, he and Diane Warren both wrote their first big hits for Laura Branigan’s 1983 album Branigan 2 – How Am I…
Reissue review: Tanita Tikaram – Ancient Heart
Though its success and ubiquity weren’t as widespread or enduring, Tanita Tikaram’s 1988 debut shared several characteristics with Norah Jones’ first album Come Away With Me, released 14 years later.…
Classic Pop Issue 63 is on sale now
In the latest issue, we speak to Bob Geldof and Pete Briquette about The Boomtown Rats’ comeback as they return with their first studio album in 36 years. Elsewhere, we…