LIVING IN SPIN: Revisiting Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland' (1986)

August 22, 2016 Grace Curtis

“Living in Spin” is a recurring Albumism column, in which Grace Curtis examines the points at which the aural, carnal, and emotional impulses converge.

LIVING IN SPIN: Ann Peebles’ ‘I Can’t Stand the Rain’

July 19, 2016 Grace Curtis

“Living in Spin” is a recurring Albumism column, in which Grace Curtis examines the points at which the aural, carnal, and emotional impulses converge.

LIVING IN SPIN: O.V. Wright’s ‘The Bottom Line’ – Part 3

July 9, 2016 Grace Curtis

This is the 3rd and final installment of the 3-part “Living in Spin” series inspired by the discography of blues & soul legend O.V. Wright.

LIVING IN SPIN: O.V. Wright’s ‘8 Men and 4 Women’ – Part 2

June 21, 2016 Grace Curtis

This is the 2nd installment of the 3-part “Living in Spin” series inspired by the discography of blues & soul legend O.V. Wright. Stay tuned for part 3 coming soon.

LIVING IN SPIN: O.V. Wright’s ‘Into Something (Can’t Shake Loose)’ – Part 1

May 23, 2016 Grace Curtis

“Living in Spin” is a new Albumism column, in which Grace Curtis examines the moments in life when the aural, carnal, and emotional impulses converge.

LIVING IN SPIN: Finding Escapism through Prince’s ‘Sign O’ the Times’

April 19, 2016 Grace Curtis

“Living in Spin” is a recurring Albumism column, in which Grace Curtis examines the moments in life when the aural, carnal, and emotional impulses converge.

Ginuwine’s Debut Album ‘Ginuwine… The Bachelor’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Ginuwine’s breakthrough debut was a remarkable achievement during a very competitive year for R&B albums, amidst notable releases by the likes of Aaliyah, Blackstreet, and Maxwell, among others.

Freestyle Fellowship’s Debut Album ‘To Whom It May Concern…’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Not just an LA underground classic, but a foundational record for a whole generation of emcees, ‘To Whom It May Concern’ continues to influence and inspire the contemporary hip-hop landscape.

Depeche Mode’s Debut Album ‘Speak & Spell’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

While their 1981 debut did not augur the stadium tours or multi-platinum LPs to come, it nevertheless offers little pieces of the band they would become.