{"id":720,"date":"2020-04-01T18:56:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T18:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/?post_type=feature&p=720"},"modified":"2021-03-08T14:11:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T14:11:23","slug":"5-classic-albums-to-dive-into","status":"publish","type":"music-features","link":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/music-features\/5-classic-albums-to-dive-into\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Classic Albums To Dive Into"},"author":1,"template":"","tags":[339,340,81,337,335,341,338,342,336],"category_post":[],"acf":{"intro_copy":"Get out your record player, this epic playlist of albums will keep you entertained for days. They say that some things never go out of fashion and this is certainly true when it comes to classic hits like these. From the soothing reggae beats of Bob Marley to iconic songs by our very own rock stars, The Cranberries, there are elements of each of these albums that stand the test of time and will be forever regarded as top exemplary albums. ","smudge":false,"section_news":[{"acf_fc_layout":"copy_image","image":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000.jpg","image_orientation":"landscape","copy":"

The Cranberries \u2013 Everybody Else is Doing it, So Why Can\u2019t We?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Undeniably one of Ireland’s most famous bands, The Cranberries music never fails to awaken the spirit. The untimely death of lead singer, Dolores O’Riordan, forced us to remember the impact of their music and the raw talent that oozed from this beautiful singer. This debut album from the band spent 86 weeks in the charts and features some of the most celebrated songs of today, including \u2018Dreams\u2019 and \u2018Linger\u2019. Have a listen to this classic album, Dolores\u2019s haunting voice has left a mark on the world and we will continue to play The Cranberries songs for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

Thin Lizzy \u2013 Chinatown<\/span><\/h2>\n

This year is the 40th anniversary of Chinatown, one of Thin Lizzy\u2019s most celebrated albums. By 1980 the band had already shot to fame with hits like \u2018Whiskey in the Jar\u2019 and \u2018The Boys are Back in Town\u2019. Now was the time to demonstrate the many ups and downs of the rock n\u2019 roll lifestyle. In this album, each song paints a picture of a period or personal battle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this album we are introduced to one of their best ballads \u2018Didn\u2019t I\u2019 and to \u2018Killer on the Loose\u2019, arguably the most controversial song on the album referencing a serial killer from Yorkshire. This album has stood the test of time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bob Marley \u2013 Rastaman Vibration\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a bit of Bob? This reggae sensation continues to fill our living rooms with colourful lyrics and messages of hope. Bob Marley would be 75 this year. His legacy lives on and his determined voice, connecting the power of music to the struggles of people remains as strong as ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With this classic album, we go back to 1976 when he released Rastaman Vibration. Renowned as the Wailers and Marley’s breakthrough album as it shot to fame in the US. The laid back Rastafarian style of music with compelling lyrics would influence generations. He is not only an intelligent songwriter but also a pop icon that has profoundly shaped our relationship with reggae music. If you don’t have one of Bob’s greatest hits songs on your Spotify playlist then \u2018Roots, Rock, Reggae\u2019, \u2018Positive Vibration\u2019 and \u2018War\u2019 are three classics from this superb album.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amy Winehouse \u2013 Back to Black<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t have a copy of this album you are among the minority within the population of Ireland and the UK. \u2018Back to Black\u2019 has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and nearly every song was a natural smash hit. Rehab, Back to Black and Love is a Losing Game are just three of the influential songs that topped the charts. It went on to win Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammy Awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On many of the songs, Amy collaborated with Mark Ronson who understood her personality and brought out her stunning tones. Amy liked to use a fusion of musical genres in her music and this never fails to disappoint. Pop, RnB, Jazz and Blues are embedded into all of the tempos. If you are looking for an album to use as beautiful background music then look no further. This is one album where you won\u2019t want to be skipping songs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Beatles – Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can’t mention classic albums without giving the Beatles a spot. This album showed off the creative side of the band, mixing musical styles, showcasing modern instrumentation and crossing genres made it simply irresistible to critics. This super album won four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are so many hits within this one album that we could dedicate an essay to the songs and as the album featured as part of the Leaving Cert music syllabus for years we are sure there are lots of essays out there. \u2018She’s Leaving Home\u2019, \u2018Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band\u2019 and \u2018When I\u2019m Sixty Four\u2019 are three of our favourites to chill out with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The above albums represent some of the greatest music to be found in our bursting library of playlists and songs. Take some time out, stop flicking from one song to the next, relax and enjoy these captivating classic albums.<\/span><\/p>\n"}],"block_type":"image-content","thumbnail_size":"height-2","image_thumbnail":{"ID":721,"id":721,"title":"The-Cranberries-band-album-cover","filename":"Cranberries-2018-d-1000.jpg","filesize":134670,"url":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000.jpg","link":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/music-features\/5-classic-albums-to-dive-into\/cranberries-2018-d-1000\/","alt":"The-Cranberries-band-album-cover","author":"1","description":"Members of the music band - The Cranberries","caption":"","name":"cranberries-2018-d-1000","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":720,"date":"2020-04-01 18:54:07","modified":"2020-04-01 19:10:12","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1000,"height":600,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000-300x180.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":180,"medium_large":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000-768x461.jpg","medium_large-width":525,"medium_large-height":315,"large":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000.jpg","large-width":525,"large-height":315,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000.jpg","1536x1536-width":1000,"1536x1536-height":600,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000.jpg","2048x2048-width":1000,"2048x2048-height":600,"twentyseventeen-featured-image":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000.jpg","twentyseventeen-featured-image-width":1000,"twentyseventeen-featured-image-height":600,"twentyseventeen-thumbnail-avatar":"https:\/\/umusic.ie\/backend\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cranberries-2018-d-1000-100x100.jpg","twentyseventeen-thumbnail-avatar-width":100,"twentyseventeen-thumbnail-avatar-height":100}},"display_tag":false,"related":false,"tag_color":"","meta_description":"From soothing reggae beats of Bob Marley to rock anthems from The Cranberries, these classics truly stand the test of time! 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