This here writer hasn't written for S&N in 'a bit', and we feels like we've been neglectinz ya. Luckily you've not been short of quality stuff to read, but we feel like a bad parent. In turn, we feel a tad neglected by Ms. Carlsson. After twelve months of Robynness, it's safe to say we are experiencing the sort of pangs one only receives from a loss of new Swedish pop. Lykke Li's return is softening the blow, but we've had to make do with scouring YouTube for interesting live videos - and boy did we find one.
At a recent show in Minneapolis (Princeville), she covered one of the Purple One's finest ditties, "When Doves Cry". Stripped back to almost just a beat and her voice, the synths kick in at the end imitating the original's characteristic melancholy (something Robyn knows all about). Launching straight away into an amazing cover of ABBA's "Dancing Queen" but as "Dance Hall Queen", the track followed into her live version of "Show Me Love". It's moments like this that Robyn fans beat their fannies thinking about.
Enjoy!
Showing posts with label Prince. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prince. Show all posts
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23.6.09
Your Career (In Artwork): Male Pop Divas
Now for the second instalment of our feature... and onto 'Male Pop Divas', a bizarre demographic. We'll begin with Mr. MJ, a bizarre man.
For someone who is constantly referred to as the greatest pop act of all time, these album covers aren't ALL that iconic. They're quite good though, which sort of makes up for that. There's a lot of variety and not much consistency but they're not heinous which is a start.
Believe it or not, Marilyn Manson (yes we know it's a band, not just a person) is much more of a pop diva than you might think. There are a lot of glam rock anthems in his back catalogue, some very interesting musical styles and touches and, as evidenced below, some stonkingly good and iconic artwork. Whether you like him or not, you can't deny that his album covers have been a succession of bleak and arresting photos...
George Michael is better known by the younger generations as someone who consistently gets arrested for taking drugs or soliciting male prostitutes in public toilets, as opposed to someone releasing consistently good pop music. It's a shame, beause he's written some fantastic songs. We can't say the same for his artwork. It's very unexceptional isn't it?
Prince is somewhat of an enigma and has always embraced the ambitious and fantastical - unfortunately this often doesn't date very well, but nevertheless his collection of album covers look great next to each other. Colourful, imaginative and fantastical! Not a bad feat.
David Bowie is an innovator and visionary and this is reflected excellently in his diverse and visually intriguing set of artworks. So many iconic images here...
For someone who is constantly referred to as the greatest pop act of all time, these album covers aren't ALL that iconic. They're quite good though, which sort of makes up for that. There's a lot of variety and not much consistency but they're not heinous which is a start.
Believe it or not, Marilyn Manson (yes we know it's a band, not just a person) is much more of a pop diva than you might think. There are a lot of glam rock anthems in his back catalogue, some very interesting musical styles and touches and, as evidenced below, some stonkingly good and iconic artwork. Whether you like him or not, you can't deny that his album covers have been a succession of bleak and arresting photos...
George Michael is better known by the younger generations as someone who consistently gets arrested for taking drugs or soliciting male prostitutes in public toilets, as opposed to someone releasing consistently good pop music. It's a shame, beause he's written some fantastic songs. We can't say the same for his artwork. It's very unexceptional isn't it?
Prince is somewhat of an enigma and has always embraced the ambitious and fantastical - unfortunately this often doesn't date very well, but nevertheless his collection of album covers look great next to each other. Colourful, imaginative and fantastical! Not a bad feat.
David Bowie is an innovator and visionary and this is reflected excellently in his diverse and visually intriguing set of artworks. So many iconic images here...
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