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Genuine sentiments expressed in music have no statute of limitations, and few groups channeled their emotions like De La Soul did with ‘Buhloone Mindstate.’
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The first high-profile, producer-driven compilation in hip-hop, ‘In Control, Volume 1’ features an incredulously stunning crop of iconic emcees, all propelled by Marley Marl’s memorable beats.
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So much more than just a spillover for Simon’s post-divorce malaise or act as a folk-pop redux, ‘Hello Big Man’ found her actively exploring new musical and lyrical terrain.
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All the tunes present on Marie’s fifth studio LP are armed with a punch, pow and pizazz that is both contemporary (for the era) and timeless.
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Recorded under the adopted alias of Viktor Vaughn, ‘Vaudeville Villain’ is one of MF DOOM’s better albums lyrically speaking, in terms of cleverness, delivery, and presentation.
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Steeped in rediscovering the joys of Motown and ‘60s soul, Saadiq’s terrific third long player never veers towards pastiche and remains a thrilling homage to a golden era.
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Though the album may drift and wander aimlessly, when it all comes down to it, these little quirks and explorations are what make Badu such an intriguing artist in the first place.
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Counting Crows’ debut album is a sterling example of what happens when good songs and expert production fuse in exactly the right place and time.
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Fishbone’s second album proved that the band was so much more than simply a ska/funk/rock novelty act, as some critics had previously (and naively) assumed.
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