Relative to the two albums that preceded it, ‘Whitechocolatespaceegg’ is simply Liz Phair, a little bit older, wiser and more famous, telling stories with her signature sardonic, razor-sharp wit.
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Although “What I Am” became the band’s initial calling card, for better or for worse, it’s simply one of multiple standouts across their twelve-track debut LP.
Read moreN.W.A’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Upon its release, ‘Straight Outta Compton’ was both revered and feared due to its heightened sense of danger, something that is sorely missing in the rap music of today.
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Kool Keith, Ced Gee and crew’s third album remains an excellent demonstration of a group embracing its inherent oddness and eschewing most possibilities for pop appeal.
Read moreBilly Joel’s ‘An Innocent Man’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
With its unabashedly throwback feel, it’s surprising that Joel’s ninth album generated so many hit singles in an era when music’s most exciting new artists were coming to the fore.
Read moreThe Isley Brothers’ ‘3 + 3’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
The Isleys’ 1970s output is testament to the genius concoction the family managed to create and ‘3+3’ may just be their greatest work of art.
Read moreM.O.P.’s ‘First Family 4 Life’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Arguably the greatest testament to the Brownsville, Brooklyn duo’s storied career, their third LP served as the bridge between obscurity and notoriety for the group.
Read moreSheryl Crow’s Debut Album ‘Tuesday Night Music Club’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Adult contemporary with a rock edge, Crow’s debut album became an alternative to the alternative scene of the early to mid ‘90s.
Read moreThe Juliana Hatfield Three’s Debut Album ‘Become What You Are’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
A mix of grunge, punk, and melodic indie-pop, ‘Become What You Are’ is a left-of-mainstream album that bravely explores personal battles with depression, eating disorders, and the general malaise of youth.
Read moreStevie Wonder’s ‘Innervisions’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
A spiritual journey that doesn’t preach, but instead, invites the listener to just take it all in and enjoy, ‘Innervisions’ signaled that Wonder’s best work was yet to come.
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