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Pop Essays #36: Madonna, ‘Miles Away’

Feb 29, 2024Apr 26, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

The release of Madonna's final album under Warner Bros marked the moment the Queen of Pop led rather than followed working with Timbaland.

The Story of Pop: 1998 (Chapter 9)

Mar 2, 2023Apr 27, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

After spending much of the 90s at a commercial crossroads, collaborating with William Orbit kicked off a second imperial phase for Madonna that lasted well into the new millennium...

The Story of Pop: 2000 (Chapter 35)

Aug 27, 2020Sep 2, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Uncovering the tales behind the hits of the UK charts from the turn of a new millennium, every Thursday at midday, this is The Story of Pop: 2000. This week: a landmark chart topper for the Queen of pop... 1998 had undoubtedly been the start of Madonna's second coming. After spending the majority of the … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2000 (Chapter 35)

Protected: #ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 43

Nov 27, 2018Sep 3, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith

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Protected: #ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 25

Jul 10, 2018Sep 3, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith

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Protected: #ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 9

Feb 27, 2018Sep 3, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith

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