Arguably the Stones’ greatest work of their prolific career, by default, this means ‘Exile on Main St.’ is also one of the greatest albums in rock history.
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‘Rio’ was undoubtedly the first of many turning points that proved Duran Duran's resolute devotion to the art of the nouveau in their discography.
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Both written to be soundtracks for theatrical productions, ‘Alice’ will lull you into a comfortable depression and ‘Blood Money’ will make you want to kill.
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When Ms. Hill released her ‘Unplugged’ LP in May 2002, her devoted fans pulled in close, wanting to be among the first to witness her next stroke of genius.
Read moreRoberta Flack & Donny Hathaway’s Eponymous Duet Album Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
In every way, Flack and Hathaway epitomized the very essence of black love, right at the height of the Black Power movement.
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Musiq Soulchild’s second studio affair is an impressively cohesive R&B disc that pairs soul-steeped traditions with hip-hop sensibility and commercial sheen.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘Daily Operation’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Like the rest of their prolific catalog, Gang Starr’s third studio album raised the bar artistically upon its release in the spring of 1992.
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Paradoxically, ‘Pornography’ teases out the dark, defeatist impulses that lie within while representing a valiant promise to endure.
Read moreSteel Pulse’s ‘True Democracy’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective
Amidst all of the memorable albums that surfaced in 1982, Steel Pulse’s fantastic fourth LP—an underappreciated classic that deserves to be heard—has been largely overlooked over time.
Read moreBill Withers’ ‘Still Bill’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
With its focused array of offerings ranging from smooth funk to smoky blues and bombastic gospel, ‘Still Bill’ seated the understated Withers at the table of great soul men.
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