In 2023, a series of great pop classics will celebrate “full birthdays.” They are records that made history and will certainly be remembered on the exact date of their completion, 10, 20, 30…or even 60 years. In this special, we’ve already set the stage to show some of the LPs who will surely deservedly celebrate their anniversaries in the next 12 months, starting with the ones anyone doubts?, setting the stage for the existence of all the others, we’re talking about:
“Please make me happy” – the Beatles
Released in March 1963, the first album by the Beatles You will complete your 60 years with great freshness. The record helped cement the band’s success in the UK and paved the way for Beatlemania to world domination. Their second album, With Bells, also marks six decades in 2023.
What’s more… Another monument to 20th century music will soon be turning 60. It’s about “The Freewheelin” Bob Dylan‘, the second by the poet and the first entirely composed by him. Remembrance’Reeling by air“In May.
“The Dark Side of the Moon” – home country
The classic progressive rock album, and one of the best-selling albums in history, turns 50 on March 1st. Another good reason to listen a thousand times or more, eternal songs like “Teamhttps://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/,”cash” And the “We and they“.
And more … 1973 was marked by equally great albums Stevie WonderAnd the Bob MarleyAnd the Elton John And many other things. Here, at least two monoliths will also be remembered: the first appearance of dry and wet (in July) and “Krig-Ha-Bandolo”, the first solo album by Raul Seixas (August).
“Synchronization” – the police
The fifth and final album by the trio led by The scorpion It hit stores in June 1983 and brought songs that have gone down in planetary pop history: “King of painhttps://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/,”Synchronization IIhttps://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/,”wrapped around your finger“and above them all”every breath you take“.
And more than that… It was also in 1983 that David Bowie She changed labels and released the album that catapulted him, at least for a while, to mega-stardom. “Let’s Dance” may have frustrated some fans with its experimental side at the time, but time has shown that some of its lyrics, title track, and “Modern loveShe was destined to become eternal.
“in the womb” – Nirvana
The band’s third, and unfortunately last, album was released in September 1993 and sounded much dirtier and more abrasive than Nevermind, which brought Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic to the pinnacle of success. Initially misunderstood by the public, and even by the critics (it ranked 30th in the NME Best of the Year list. “Nevermind” was No. 1 for 1991), over time the album was accepted as a classic of modern rock.
And more: “The Chronic,” the solo debut of Doctor Dre which revolutionized hip-hop and put gangsta rap at the top of the US charts, hitting stores in December of the same year.
“Brave New Chip” – my house
The debut album by one of our last great rock artists hit stores in May 2003. Buoyed by a series of videos that entered heavy rotation on MTV, Bahian Girl took radio by storm.”roof glasshttps://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/,”Draw” And the “mask’, on an LP that served as the foundation for a successful career that is still going strong.
And more: The artist’s fourth “Elephant” album White lineswhich was released on April 1 of the same year, which led toThe army of seven countriesIn the collective unconscious. Also remarkable was the solo debut of Beyoncewith “Dangerously In Love”. which was issued in June.
RAM – asshole
If this is indeed the last album of the French duo, they say goodbye to the world of pop with a golden key. “Random…”, released in May 2013, gave Planet Earth one of the biggest hits of the century. But we shouldn’t limit LP to “Get Lucky (with Pharrell Williams)As much as it overshadows the rest of her songs, the album has other equally delicious moments.
And more: With “AM” hitting stores in September, Arctic monkeys They started a new and refreshing phase in their career. The English developed their music and, at the same time, were able to expand their success.
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