Articles written by Karl Keely

Where The Wild Things Are is based on Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name, and is Spike Jonze's first feature film since 2002's Adaptation.

Jan 4, 2010 - Karl Keely

An Education is based on Observer writer Lynn Barber's memoir, a recounting of a failed romance at the age of sixteen which nearly derailed her life and career.

Dec 7, 2009 - Karl Keely

Despite soul music dominating the singles charts of the 1960s, it was not until the early 1970s that the genre caught up with its rock companions album-wise.

Nov 22, 2009 - Karl Keely

Following on from the mostly instrumental records Hot Rats and Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo was Frank Zappa's third album influenced by jazz-fusion sounds.

Nov 3, 2009 - Karl Keely

Penguin Cafe Orchestra released their first record in 1976, a mix of uptempo folk, modern compositions and English humour, under Brian Eno's Obscure Records.

Nov 3, 2009 - Karl Keely

Fantastic Mr. Fox is the first animation from director Wes Anderson, based on the legendary children's book by Roald Dahl.

Oct 29, 2009 - Karl Keely

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus is the eleventh film directed by Terry Gilliam, and the film Heath Ledger was shooting before his premature death.

Oct 21, 2009 - Karl Keely

Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg star in Ruben Fleischer's surprising hit comedy with zombies, Zombieland.

Oct 14, 2009 - Karl Keely

Up is the tenth feature-length computer animation from Pixar, and as with their previous outings, Up has received much critical praise and phenomenal box office returns.

Oct 11, 2009 - Karl Keely

Superbad director Greg Mottala directs his own script, recounting a summer of growing up and falling in love, with Twilight star Kristen Stewart.

Sep 20, 2009 - Karl Keely

(500) Days Of Summer is the debut feature from music video director Marc Webb, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.

Sep 8, 2009 - Karl Keely

Originally released in 1977, Bridges by Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson has recently been released on CD for the first time.

Sep 2, 2009 - Karl Keely

G.I. Joe is the new movie release from Mummy director Stephen Sommers, starring Sienna Miller and Channing Tatum, and is based on the famous Hasbro toy line.

Aug 16, 2009 - Karl Keely

Following a successful stand-up career, Woody Allen graduated to film. Following several acting and writing roles, he directed for the first time proper in 1969.

Aug 11, 2009 - Karl Keely

Recorded in Osaka and Tel-Aviv, Natural Wonder is one of the few documents of Stevie Wonder's live performances, with a string orchestra in tow.

Aug 11, 2009 - Karl Keely

After leaving Paramount, the Marx Brothers took to radio and the stage for a short time, before joining Irving Thalberg at MGM.

Aug 11, 2009 - Karl Keely

After an increasingly successful stage career, the Four Marx Brothers followed many of their contemporaries to Hollywood, where sound had begun to take off.

Aug 11, 2009 - Karl Keely

Brian Wilson intended to follow Pet Sounds with Smile in 1967, but due to a breakdown the project was shelved for nearly forty years, until its release in 2004.

Aug 11, 2009 - Karl Keely

Hunky Dory was released in December 1971, to critical acclaim and subdued sales. In the forty years since, however, it has become one of Bowie's biggest successes.

Aug 11, 2009 - Karl Keely

Mahavishnu Orchestra had achieved notice with their debut album, The Inner Mounting Flame, and followed the record with an intense, successful and extensive tour cycle.

Jul 21, 2009 - Karl Keely

After many false dawns, Stevie Wonder finally released his first full album of new material for ten years in 2005, led by the hit single 'So What The Fuss'.

Jul 17, 2009 - Karl Keely

After scoring Jungle Fever for Spike Lee, Stevie Wonder left four years before releasing his first major work since 1987's poorly-received Characters.

Jun 17, 2009 - Karl Keely

Tiny Little Atlases is the debut LP from new British singer-songwriter-musician, Sophie Lowe, a record which is full of invention and verve.

Jun 14, 2009 - Karl Keely

Stevie Wonder was called upon by Spike Lee to provide the soundtrack for 1991's Jungle Fever, a film whose racial message was apt for the artist.

May 9, 2009 - Karl Keely

From South Africa To South Carolina was a reasonable commercial success for Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, a vindication of their political music.

May 9, 2009 - Karl Keely

Stevie Wonder followed the successful In Square Circle with an uncharacteristically swift release, the computer-orientated Characters.

May 9, 2009 - Karl Keely

Kate Bush was nineteen-years-old when The Kick Inside was released, an age which was at odds with the invention and maturity on show on the album.

May 2, 2009 - Karl Keely

Following the break-up of Ben Folds Five, Ben Folds struck out alone with 2001's 'Rockin' The Suburbs', a mix of powerful pop and clever lyrics.

Apr 28, 2009 - Karl Keely

Brian Wilson firmly took control of the Beach Boys with The Beach Boys Today! and added new depth to the band's sound.

Apr 26, 2009 - Karl Keely

The Bees' debut Sunshine Hit Me proved to be a winning formula of musical cherry-picking and do-it-yourself record making.

Apr 26, 2009 - Karl Keely

Following the success of the single, 'I Just Called To Say I Love You', Stevie Wonder released his first stand alone album of new material for five years.

Apr 21, 2009 - Karl Keely

After playing with jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins, Roy Hargrove moved away from the traditional jazz sound he had specialised in and got funky.

Apr 20, 2009 - Karl Keely

Stevie Wonder followed the underwhelming critical reception of Secret Life Of Plants with a back-to-basics pop-soul record.

Mar 25, 2009 - Karl Keely

After a now characteristic three-year wait, Stevie Wonder released Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants in 1979, to a very uncharacteristic disappointment.

Feb 8, 2009 - Karl Keely

Jaco Pastorius has been credited with changing the way the electric bass was played, and his individual style is on display in his first album as a band leader.

Feb 1, 2009 - Karl Keely

Q-Tip's second solo album has been released to universal acclaim, spawning hit singles in 'Gettin' Up' and 'Move'.

Feb 1, 2009 - Karl Keely

Songs In The Key Of Life took two years to complete, and arrived a year after its initial release date, backed with the popular single, I Wish.

Jan 30, 2009 - Karl Keely

Monty Python's Flying Circus has been discussed at length, but often one of its greatest assets has been ignored: the performance team of Michael Palin and John Cleese.

Jan 28, 2009 - Karl Keely

One of the biggest selling jazz albums of all time, 'Head Hunters' challenged musical boundaries, and produced jazz-funk classic 'Chameleon'.

Jan 27, 2009 - Karl Keely

Following the critical success of Innervisions and the success of lead single 'You Haven't Done Nothin', expectations were high for Wonder's fourth record in two years.

Jan 26, 2009 - Karl Keely

Despite his reputation as the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron's 'Winter In America', is a soulful record, highlighting his rich voice and Brian Jackson's musicianship.

Jan 12, 2009 - Karl Keely

Stevie Wonder's musical progression led him to Innervisions, a 1973 album which won him his first Grammy Award for Best Album.

Jan 4, 2009 - Karl Keely

Lyndon Baines Johnson won the 1964 US Presidential Election in a landslide, a popular vote victory which has eluded every Democratic candidate since.

Nov 17, 2008 - Karl Keely

Stevie Wonder's first European tour in ten years hit London's O2 Arena, where the 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' singer performed a varied and engaging set.

Sep 16, 2008 - Karl Keely

In the 1960s, pop albums came of age, due in great part to the friendly rivalry between The Beach Boys and The Beatles, whose records spurred the other to greater heights

Sep 9, 2008 - Karl Keely

Stevie Wonder's new creative freedom was yet to produce commercial success. With 'Superstition' and its parent album 'Talking Book' this was set to change.

Sep 5, 2008 - Karl Keely

After achieving a contract giving him complete creative control, Stevie Wonder returned to Motown and released what is now considered one of his finest releases.

Sep 4, 2008 - Karl Keely

Having hinted at his potential and with his Motown contract nearing an end, Stevie Wonder was given total creative freedom for his last record as a minor.

Sep 3, 2008 - Karl Keely

Stevie Wonder's growing influence over his albums produced a hit-laden album, and for the first time Stevie stepped up to producing some tracks himself.

Sep 2, 2008 - Karl Keely

The single 'My Cherie Amour' proved a surprise hit, and as a result Motown rushed out an album, which featured little of the progression seen on For Once In My Life.

Sep 2, 2008 - Karl Keely

After two years of consistent chart success, Stevie Wonder stepped up and produced his first album of work which was predominantly his own.

Sep 1, 2008 - Karl Keely

The Mummers drift out of your speakers with a debut which is both exciting and new, but such is its joy that it happily convinces the past to skip along with it.

Aug 29, 2008 - Karl Keely

Annie Hall (1977) is remembered as a romantic comedy, but in fact the film presents one of the most accurate portrayals of a relationship in the history of film.

Aug 19, 2008 - Karl Keely