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Alexander O’Neal’s ‘Hearsay’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 24, 2022 Mark Chappelle
Alexander O'Neal Hearsay 1987

A quintessential R&B work in the era between post-boogie and New Jack Swing, ‘Hearsay’ weaves a day-in-the-life narrative through a concept album that examines love, trust, and heartbreak.

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EPMD’s ‘Business Never Personal’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 23, 2022 Jesse Ducker
EPMD Business Never Personal

EPMD’s fourth studio affair is a rugged and rough album that showcases the legendary duo of Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith firing on all cylinders.

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Mary J. Blige’s Debut Album ‘What’s the 411?’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 23, 2022 Daryl McIntosh
Mary J. Blige Debut Album What’s the 411?

In the years that have passed, Blige’s inspired debut has aged better than most—if not all—of its early ‘90s R&B contemporaries.

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Morrissey’s ‘Your Arsenal’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 23, 2022 Libby Cudmore

There are worse albums for the young and angry, but ‘Your Arsenal’ is just not an album that ages gracefully with you.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags Morrissey, The Smiths
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10,000 Maniacs’ ‘In My Tribe’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 23, 2022 Justin Chadwick

The band’s third studio LP possesses a timeless quality and grace that keep many of us revisiting its songs, time and time again.

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In ALBUM ANNIVERSARY Tags 10000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant
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Mario’s Eponymous Debut Album Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 22, 2022 Daryl McIntosh

Baltimore-bred Mario’s debut LP has earned a spot in the city's lore alongside Cal Ripken’s Iron Man streak, Sisqo’s “Thong Song,” and Omar’s shotgun.

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Company Flow’s Debut Album ‘Funcrusher Plus’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 21, 2022 Jesse Ducker
Company Flow Debut Album Funcrusher Plus

Anti-pop sentiments were hardly new to hip-hop during the mid ’90s, but with their debut LP, Company Flow raised them to a high art form.

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DeBarge’s ‘All This Love’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 20, 2022 Brandon Ousley
DeBarge’s All This Love

Where their debut LP showcased smidges of the group’s promise, their follow-up effort ‘All This Love’ represented their breakthrough moment.

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Elvis Costello’s Debut Album ‘My Aim Is True’ Turns 45 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 20, 2022 Terry Nelson
Elvis Costello Debut Album My Aim Is True

Costello’s debut LP took the punk aesthetic and married it to brilliant songwriting and flawless musicianship.

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House of Pain’s Debut Album ‘House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics)’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 19, 2022 Jesse Ducker
House of Pain Debut Album House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics) review

Whether their love for hip-hop culture struck a chord with their listeners, or people just like jumping and getting wild, House of Pain achieved respect across many different backgrounds and age groups.

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The Cardigans’ ‘First Band on the Moon’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The Cardigans’ ‘First Band on the Moon’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

So much more than their massive hit “Lovefool,” The Cardigans’ terrific third LP reflected the band’s evolving confidence and musical maturation at the time.

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

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

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