When it was released on June 2, 1987, Whitney wasn’t exactly praised by the press. The album, the second album from singer Whitney Houston, received a lot of comparisons to her first album, Whitney Houston. Whitney was seen as Houston…
From the Record Crate: Foo Fighters – “The Colour and the Shape” (1997)
What a tragedy it would’ve been if Foo Fighters broke up before their big hit. Despite the album cover showcasing connection, The Colour and the Shape is actually shrouded in breakups, one inside the band and one outside the band.…
From the Record Crate: Annie Lennox – “Diva” (1992)
In 1990, the Eurythmics, a new wave duo who had hits all through the previous decade, informally dissolved. Annie Lennox, the Scottish singer-songwriter who made up half of the band, took a few years off from the music industry, partly…
From the Record Crate: Avril Lavigne – “The Best Damn Thing” (2007)
In the early 2000s, we all bowed down to the pop-punk princess, Avril Lavigne. With her powerful vocals, her edgy wardrobe and heavy eyeliner makeup, this female vocalist stood out from the crowd. In her career, she has sold millions…
From the Record Crate: Prince – “Sign o’ the Times”
1987 was a busy time to be Prince: He disbanded The Revolution, his backup band that had become as synonymous with his name as his love symbol. While he did try to make one more album for Revolution members Wendy…
From the Record Crate: Good Charlotte – “Good Morning Revival” (2007)
If you’re looking for prime pop punk or rock music, most people think of Green Day or Fall Out Boy. They think of strong guitar and poignant but rebellious lyrics intertwining all while the drum beats at one-hundred miles an…
From the Record Crate: En Vogue – “Funky Divas” (1992)
Out of all the groups that we’ve covered on this From the Record Crate feature, I’ve a feeling En Vogue is one of the groups that most people don’t know about. They went from being one of the biggest acts…