Eurythmics’ ‘Be Yourself Tonight’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

April 26, 2025 Matthew Hocter

The commercial impetus is noticeably present across the duo’s fourth studio affair, but it was a move in the right direction both financially and yes, even creatively.

Eurythmics’ ‘Touch’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

November 11, 2023 Terry Nelson

Following the triumph of ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),’ the band aimed for new creative heights with ‘Touch,’ a subtle evolution of their sound, highlighting a willingness to explore new territories.

Eurythmics’ ‘Savage’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

November 8, 2022 Quentin Harrison

The musical mood for ‘Savage’ came from its songwriting and Annie Lennox’s lyrics take on a more fiercely feminine tone than ever before here.

Her New World Of Funk: 30 Years On, Aaliyah’s ‘One In A Million’ Is Still Hot Like Fire

A masterwork of its era, ‘One In A Million’ was a beam supporting the bridge between the joyful excesses of early ‘90s R&B and the burgeoning cool of neo soul.

Pearl Jam’s Debut Album ‘Ten’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Most records are missing one of these elements: technical virtuosity, raw emotion, and balanced structure. Pearl Jam’s dynamic debut LP impressively possesses all three in droves.

Blur’s Debut Album ‘Leisure’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

For those of you who were champions of Blur from the very beginning with their underappreciated debut LP, you have been rewarded handsomely in the decades since.