Though Tha Liks’ third LP may never have received its fully deserved props, it certainly stands tall among the great hip-hop albums of the mid ‘90s.
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Following up his classic 1992 debut ‘Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop’ was a tall task, but Diamond D further solidified his legacy with his second LP.
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Coldplay’s second LP self-fulfilled the prophecy that envisaged the band growing in stature and appeal, while conquering a larger world stage.
Read moreTesting a Dream: Wendy & Lisa’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Wendy and Lisa’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
The album is an incredibly attractive mix of breezy pop melodies, cerebral jazz improvisation, shapely funk, and rock.
Read moreCelebrating 10 Years of JJ DOOM’s ‘Key To The Kuffs’ | Album Anniversary
Even with its lack of accessibility, ‘Key To The Kuffs’ has all of the lyrical hallmarks of DOOM’s previous releases, along with an added layer of vulnerability.
Read moreCelebrating 25 Years of Tina Arena’s ‘In Deep’ | Album Anniversary
Arena’s commitment to this album shone through as both musical artist and songwriter, dual roles that Arena has continued to cultivate during the twenty-five years since In Deep’s release.
Read moreCelebrating 20 Years of Interpol’s Debut Album ‘Turn on the Bright Lights’ | Album Anniversary
A feverish kind of romance courses through the whole of Interpol’s 2002 debut, a cryptic affair that still burns brilliantly two decades later.
Read moreCelebrating 25 Years of O.C.’s ‘Jewelz’ | Album Anniversary
With support from his D.I.T.C. comrades, O.C.’s second studio album reinforced and expanded upon the promise of his debut LP.
Read moreCelebrating 35 Years of Tom Waits’ ‘Franks Wild Years’ | Album Anniversary
Three-and-a-half decades on, ‘Franks Wild Years’ hasn’t aged a day. It's still new and wild and fresh as a ramble of tiger lily alongside the highway.
Read moreCelebrating 20 Years of Bright Eyes’ ‘LIFTED or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground’ | Album Anniversary
Conor Oberst and crew’s fourth studio affair lives up to its name in the sense that it is a deeply analog record, relying on the strength of the band and its orchestra to, well, raise it up.
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