Jurassic 5’s ‘Power In Numbers’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

October 7, 2022 Jesse Ducker

Jurassic 5’s creative pinnacle, their third studio album finds the group operating at its full potential, firing on all cylinders, and seeking to inspire progress by paying homage to earlier times.

Photograph On The Dashboard: R.E.M.’s ‘Automatic For The People’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

October 2, 2022 Erika Wolf

R.E.M.’s eighth studio affair is a sonic triumph, and an anomaly in a landscape of heavy alt rock, with Michael Stipe demonstrating an almost bottomless empathy for humanity throughout.

Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

October 2, 2022 Quentin Harrison

Fueled by singles like “Got ‘Til It’s Gone,” “Together Again,” and “I Get Lonely,” Jackson’s sixth LP marked a new pinnacle for her, both critically and creatively.

Belinda Carlisle’s ‘Heaven On Earth’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

October 2, 2022 Quentin Harrison

Though Carlisle’s story began with her 1986 debut LP ‘Belinda,’ ‘Heaven On Earth’ ensured the continuing longevity of this pop icon for years to come.

Redman’s Debut Album ‘Whut? Thee Album’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

October 2, 2022 Jesse Ducker

Redman’s 1992 debut LP captures the essence of the acclaimed emcee: hard-as-nails delivery juxtaposed with flashes of complete and utter goofball humor.

Common’s Debut Album ‘Can I Borrow a Dollar?’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

October 2, 2022 Ben Pedroche

Common Debut Album Can I Borrow a Dollar? 1992

On his 1992 debut, Common wasn’t afraid to be the kind of rapper he wanted to be, rather than the formulaic rapper he could have conformed to become.

Ivy’s ‘Apartment Life’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

October 1, 2022 Justin Chadwick

Ivy’s second studio album is a grand testament to the shared ambition and musical symbiosis cultivated by bandmates Andy Chase, Dominique Durand and the late Adam Schlesinger.

Daryl Hall & John Oates’ ‘H2O’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

October 1, 2022 Sonya Alexander

A cool dose of soul-pop rock by this dynamic duo, ‘H2O’ quenches the music lover’s thirst for musical sustenance.

Marvin Gaye’s Final Studio Album ‘Midnight Love’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

October 1, 2022 Brandon Ousley

A product of the ‘80s black crossover explosion, ‘Midnight Love’ holds together so well because of Gaye’s indelible vocal mastery.

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

September 26, 2022 Jeremy Levine

‘Nebraska’ is the only Springsteen album without reasons or answers. In every other case, there is a justice or a dignity to fight for, but not on ‘Nebraska.’

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.

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.

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.