Released in 1991 and celebrating thirty rotations around the sun, the sound of Ms. Stansfield’s second studio affair (and of course, her stunning voice) is still as fresh as it was upon its arrival.
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The magic of ‘Live 1975-85’ is that even though you weren’t in the arena, you can still feel that way if you really put the effort in.
Read moreLed Zeppelin’s ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
It’s not cool for ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ to be your favorite Led Zeppelin album, but let’s face it: it’s the best. And to truly appreciate its brilliance, we must dig much deeper into the musical traditions that shaped it.
Read moreFaith Evans’ ‘Faithfully’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Evans’ third studio affair is a sample-heavy project possessed of an overtly “old-school” vibe, like so much of the mainstream R&B of the era.
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As Boots Riley continues to enjoy a new phase of his career in film, he can marvel at how he hit the nail squarely on the head with The Coup’s captivating fourth studio album.
Read moreNatalie Imbruglia’s ‘White Lilies Island’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
As the successor to her breakthrough debut LP “Left of the Middle,’ Imbruglia’s second studio affair found the singer-songwriter afforded more creative freedom amidst weightier expectations.
Read moreSly and The Family Stone’s ‘There’s a Riot Goin’ On’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
The band’s fifth LP is a striking example of a pathfinder taking a road, both musically and personally, that tests every relationship to the brink and beyond.
Read moreBritney Spears’ ‘Britney’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
The sounds executed on Spears’ third album are richer and fuller than its two predecessors, and she finally had more dimensional material to sink her teeth into as a singer.
Read moreIsaac Hayes’ ‘Black Moses’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
Released just three months after the widely acclaimed ‘Shaft’ soundtrack, the double-album ‘Black Moses’ showcases its creator’s musical genius in droves.
Read moreThe National’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘The National’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Two decades on, it’s exceptionally clear: The National knew their creative strengths from their earliest days. Their debut is wildly in keeping with the magnificent artists they are today.
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