Classic Albums
Everything published on Viyolens under Classic Albums — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Best Selling Music Albums
The best selling music albums represent remarkable commercial and artistic achievement, from Michael Jackson's Thriller to Pink Floyd's The Wall, defining decades of musical culture.
Essential Soul Music Albums Explained
Five records, two competing production philosophies, and the exact moment soul music grew beyond the three-minute single.
Essential Boogie Albums Explained
Half the story predates the album format entirely — here's how to build a genuinely useful boogie record shelf anyway.
The Complete Guide to Best Selling Music Album Of All Time
Michael Jackson's Thriller is the best selling music album of all time with over 70 million copies sold worldwide. Explore what made it a cultural phenomenon and how it compares to other top-selling a...
Essential Alternative Music Albums Explained
These are the albums that built alternative music: the records that shifted what rock could sound like and set the templates every band since has worked from.
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Alternative Music
Alternative music covers distinctive, non-mainstream styles from indie guitar bands to experimental and genre-blending a...
Best Selling Music Album of All Time
Chart history, sales records and legacy coverage around the world’s biggest-selling album.
Best Selling Music Albums
A sales-led guide to the biggest albums, chart records and commercial milestones.
Boogie
Boogie blends funk, R&B and post-disco energy with dancefloor groove, making it ideal for rhythmic, polished product...
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Heavy Metal
Heavy metal combines powerful riffs, heavy drums and dramatic vocals for a loud, precise rock sound.
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Soul Music
Soul music combines expressive vocals, rich harmony and warm grooves. Explore gear that captures emotion, clarity and cl...
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