From The Vault Archives: 03/2023

The Eagles

‘Life in the Fast Lane’: The Eagles song about cocaine

Ode to the endless party.

Mar 15, 2023

The classic Pixies song Frank Black called "hobo film noir"

‘Here Comes Your Man’: the classic Pixies song that Frank Black called “hobo film noir”

A deceptively dark classic.

Mar 15, 2023

Brian Eno lists his 13 favourite records of all time

Why did Brian Eno want to erase the U2 album ‘The Joshua Tree’?

Frustrated.

Mar 15, 2023

Blur - Damon Albarn - Graham Coxon - Alex James - Dave Roundtree

How did Blur get their name?

The origins of Blur.

Mar 15, 2023

How The Killers got their name from New Order

‘All These Things I’ve Done’: Brandon Flowers on The Killers song that achieved the “holy grail”

A personal favourite.

Mar 15, 2023

Aretha Franklin in front of a microphone

Listen to Aretha Franklin’s remarkable isolated vocals on ‘I Say A Little Prayer’

Unbelievable.

Mar 15, 2023

Lou Reed & John Cale - Songs for Drella

John Cale discusses the song that sold him and Lou Reed on The Beatles

The best of the best?

Mar 14, 2023

5 isolated drum tracks to prove that Rush hero Neil Peart was a genius

‘Limelight’: the Rush song about how Neil Peart hates fame

Keeping to himself.

Mar 14, 2023

The Lynyrd Skynyrd song that inspired Green Day to write ‘American Idiot’

Stomping out the rednecks.

Mar 14, 2023

Iggy Pop & David Bowie

‘The Jean Genie’: the song David Bowie wrote as a tribute to Iggy Pop

Bowie and Pop: a wonderful combo.

Mar 14, 2023

Elton John pledges $1 million to Australian bushfire disaster relief fundraiser

Pearls Before Swine: the song Elton John ripped off for ‘Rocket Man’

Professional song thieves.

Mar 14, 2023

Listen to Lemmy Kilmister’s isolated bass on Motörhead song ‘Ace of Spades’

Lemmy’s best bass line.

Mar 14, 2023