Saint Etienne’s Debut Album ‘Foxbase Alpha’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

October 10, 2026 Justin Chadwick

Saint Etienne Debut Album Foxbase Alpha Turns 35

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

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.

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Xzibit’s Debut Album ‘At the Speed of Life’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Xzibit formally launched his hip-hop career as a battle-tested warrior fighting for respect on his debut album, and thankfully, this same mentality continues to influence his music 30 years on.

The UMC’s’ Debut Album ‘Fruits of Nature’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

When the duo released their exuberant debut album, the hip-hop genre that they loved was becoming super serious and the project never received the widespread props that it deserved.