There are several albums that are widely perceived as genuine classics. Albums which haven’t faded with the passing of time, but instead only seemed to become richer. Sometimes you might feel as if you never need to hear these again due to their over familiarity, and yet, a chance encounter with Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of The Moon’; The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’, or a favourite Beatles album only serves to remind you how good they still sound, and remind you of why you loved them in the first place.
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BADFINGER – No Matter What: Revisiting The Hits
Badfinger have long been considered one of the great power pop bands of the late 60s/early 70s. Scratching the surface of their career, hits like ‘No Matter What’ (covered by Jellyfish), ‘Without You’ (covered by Harry Nilsson and later turned into a monstrous hit by Mariah Carey) and the McCartney-penned ‘Come & Get It’ have helped them stay in the public consciousness. Other great, lesser heard tunes like ‘Baby Blue’ and well crafted album cuts give further examples of Badfinger’s enduring greatness for listeners who have bothered to dig a little deeper.
Matthew Sweet announces new string of tour dates
Power pop legend Matthew Sweet has confirmed another string of tour dates across the US between August and October. The upcoming shows include a handful of double headliners with Dream Syndicate. All confirmed shows are listed below.
Matthew Sweet: US Summer tour dates confirmed; vinyl reissues available
Power pop legend Matthew Sweet will be trekking across the US this Summer to promote his new album ‘Tomorrow’s Daughter’. All confirmed shows are listed below and tickets are available now.
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