Saint Etienne’s ‘Good Humor’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

May 2, 2023 Justin Chadwick

The dark-and-light contrasts that exist within the album’s thematic, lyrical and melodic dimensions make ‘Good Humor’ an absorbing listen overall.

Saint Etienne’s Debut Album ‘Foxbase Alpha’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

October 10, 2021 Justin Chadwick

Evocative of time (early ‘90s) and emblematic of place (London), ‘Foxbase Alpha’ is a gorgeous pastiche of symbiotic sounds and expertly incorporated samples.

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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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