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Gizelle Smith Revealing Jalapeno Records 8/10 Gizelle Smith’s sonic palette is broadened for her third studio album – rock, pop and electronica influences are now woven into the mix alongside the…
Issue 69 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
In the latest Classic Pop, cover star Gary Numan talks to us about the climate change message behind his powerful new concept album, Intruder. Gary Kemp tells us about returning…
One-hit Wonder: Keith Marshall – Only Crying
Keith Marshall was the fresh-faced, gifted lead guitarist of undistinguished glam rock band Hello who neatly wangled for…
Nik Kershaw – Album by Album
Schooled in jazz fusion, Nik Kershaw became a teen idol before temporarily turning his back on the pop game and penning hits for others. Let’s take an in-depth look at…
One Hit Wonder: Rob ‘n’ Raz Featuring Leila K
ROB‘N’RAZ FEAT. LEILA K GOT TO GET While purists of hip-hop and house music were appalled on principle when the two disparate genres were blended together, there’s little doubt that…
Alison Moyet: Album By Album
One of the finest vocalists of her generation, the ex-Yazoo frontwoman’s solo career is also a testament to her diverse songwriting ability. By Steve Harnell ALF Released: 1984 Label:…
Reissue review: The Human League – Octopus
THE HUMAN LEAGUE’S FIRST ALBUM AS A TRIO GETS EXPANDED FOR ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY – BUT WHICH VERY DIFFERENT DELUXE EDITION WINS OUT? In the aftermath of the failure of…
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…