The recording process for the band’s second studio album—and major-label debut—was painstaking, and painful, but the resulting record is a work of art.
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Scarface’s seventh solo affair found him living in the moment, a declarative statement to establish that even though he was deep in the game, he still had a lot of tread on his tires.
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The interplay between surface-level positivity and soul-deep struggle makes ‘New Miserable Experience’ a beautifully relatable pop music opus.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Ben’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
Released less than seven months after the arrival of his debut album (1972’s ‘Got To Be There’), Jackson’s second solo outing expanded his commercial viability as a solo artist.
Read moreThe Brand New Heavies’ ‘Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Arguably the sleeper album of 1992, the Heavies’ superb second studio LP is now a highly coveted possession for any true hip-hop snob.
Read moreBursting Through: Bic Runga’s Debut Album ‘Drive’ Turns 25
Though the New Zealand bred singer-songwriter is still traveling musically, the fantastic first chapter in her career story is always worth revisiting.
Read moreLinkin Park’s ‘Reanimation’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
The band’s first remix project showcases their commitment to artistry and desire to further connect with the underground hip-hop movement, while adding depth to the Nu Metal genre.
Read moreAmerie’s Debut Album ‘All I Have’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Upon its arrival in the summer of 2002, “All I Have” formally announced the emergence of a fresh talent with an instantly memorable sound.
Read moreCommon’s ‘Finding Forever’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
Greeted with a lukewarm critical reception upon its release, Common’s seventh studio affair warrants reevaluation within the broader context of the Chicago emcee’s prolific discography.
Read moreBruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Upon its arrival, ‘The Rising’ was an extended, sensitive record, with Springsteen embracing a new sound to match the new world that we had woken up in, in the wake of the tragic events of 9/11.
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