A towering, extremely influential artistic achievement, it’s hard to imagine the evolution of abstract or even underground hip-hop without the existence of ‘3 Feet High and Rising.’
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Despite its initial lack of commercial success, The Velvet Underground’s third album left a lasting legacy, shaping and inspiring countless musicians in the years to come.
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On their masterful fifth LP, Underworld delve into even darker rumination, exposing the dynamics of a mature psyche and roundly capturing the shadowy demons that tantalize us all.
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For ‘80s kids, there are only a handful of good things about growing up, but chief among them is being able to truly appreciate what “Weird Al” Yankovic is singing about.
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‘We Like It Here’ combines the sonic precision of a studio release with the death-defying improvisational risks of live performance.
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A brilliant debut through and through, ‘Van Hunt’ contains enough light and shade within the soul/R&B genre to alternately soothe the soul and enflame desire.
Read moreThe Roots’ ‘Things Fall Apart’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Not only is ‘Things Fall Apart’ arguably the best hip-hop album released in 1999, but it’s also one of the best hip-hop albums of the late ’90s, and the group’s strongest overall effort.
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‘A Prince Among Thieves’ is an artistic triumph and one of the best complete projects in Prince Paul’s extensive discography.
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Love him or hate him, Eminem brought hip-hop to a wider audience and influenced the careers of many current superstars, with ‘The Slim Shady LP’ serving as the tip of the iceberg.
Read moreExile’s ‘Radio’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
All of the songs stand on their own as musical compositions and never sound like instrumentals in search of vocals, with Exile managing to convey his thought process and values with ease.
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