In November 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released Double Fantasy, their collaborative album that would tragically become John’s last. Its closing track, “Hard Times Are Over,” feels particularly poignant—a hopeful message at the end of a turbulent decade. Let’s take a look and listen this heartbreaking final song.
Truelove’s Gutter
Richard Hawley’s album “Truelove’s Gutter,” released in 2009, is a haunting and atmospheric work that showcases the British singer-songwriter’s distinctive voice and guitar playing. The album’s dark and introspective themes, as well as its lush orchestral arrangements, have earned it critical acclaim as one of Hawley’s best works.
OMD Dazzle Ships – A camouflaged classic album
OMD’s “Dazzle Ships” album, released in 1983, was a departure from their previous work, incorporating experimental sound collages and political commentary. Despite initially receiving mixed reviews and poor commercial performance, the album has since become a cult classic and a critical favorite.