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.

OutKast’s ‘ATLiens’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

The duo’s second studio affair was a shift toward more cosmic, leftfield strains of sound and deeper, more intricate narrative threads replete with more prominent symbolism and metaphor.

Biz Markie’s ‘I Need A Haircut’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The hip-hop legend’s third studio affair features some of his most entertaining and inspired lyrical performances, with heavy doses of Biz’s signature goofiness side by side with serious-minded narratives.

Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

On her fourth studio affair, Björk relinquishes the big beats that dominated her previous work, opting instead for hushed, whispered snatches of vocals with electronic bleeps, whirs and pulses.