Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Debut Album ‘Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

March 23, 2025 Jesse Ducker

Ol’ Dirty Bastard Debut Album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version turns 30

As evidenced throughout the expanse of his solo debut LP, ODB was a charging tornado of energy and chaos, who made his name and his fame running roughshod over every track he graced.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s ‘N***a Please’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

September 11, 2024 Albumism Staff

Out of the chaos of its recording sessions, a pretty damn good album emerged. It’s not as good as his first effort, but it’s still a unique release, giving audiences a peek into Big Baby Jesus’ unbridled id.

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Mariah Carey’s ‘Glitter’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Instead of the disproportionate attention paid to the commercial performance of ‘Glitter,’ the focus should actually rest on Carey’s continued desire to marry pop, R&B, and hip-hop genres for the masses.

CeCe Peniston’s ‘I’m Movin’ On’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

After early career success like Peniston’s, many artists would rather sell their souls than chance to change the formula, even if they have to create work they don’t love. Peniston refused.

R.E.M.’s ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Largely overlooked in the wake of ‘Out of Time,' ‘Automatic for the People' and ‘Monster,' R.E.M.’s terrific tenth LP remains one of their strongest ever.

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