Gift of Gab’s lyrical gymnastics are stunning in execution and require your full attention to really appreciate, but it is a rewarding experience.
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‘Soul Survivor II’ stands as an intriguing microcosm of Rock’s entire prolific career, which is distinguished by, among other qualities, the diversity of his musical endeavors.
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The lyrics showcased on ‘Boxcar Sessions’ burst through each bar, verse, and song, with Saafir winding helter-skelter across each track, unconstrained by traditional meter or time signature.
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Sonic Youth’s eighth studio album overall and third major-label LP harkened back to the group’s indie-label days and particularly their time on punk label SST Records.
Read moreDes’ree’s ‘I Ain’t Movin’’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Des’ree’s second studio album serves as a testament to the enduring power of musical heritage, proving that quality transcends trends and creates a continuum of artistic excellence.
Read moreThe Cure’s Debut Album ‘Three Imaginary Boys’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
‘Three Imaginary Boys’ was not the debut album Robert Smith wanted to make. Everything from the cover art to the track listing to the overall sound flew in the face of what he envisioned.
Read moreSimple Minds’ ‘Street Fighting Years’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
With their eighth studio affair, Simple Minds honed its stadium-filling sound and even pushed against it with a mix of smoother rock sensibilities and acoustic ambitions.
Read morePeople Under The Stairs’ ’12 Step Program’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
On their ninth studio affair, Thes One and Double K sound as spry as ever, demonstrating that they had a lot of gas left in the tank two decades in and could add new dimensions to their music.
Read moreGil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson’s ‘Winter in America’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
Even though much of ‘Winter in America’ is a reaction to the times, five decades later, much of it feels timeless.
Read moreDr. Dooom’s ‘First Come, First Served’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Like many great abstract or experimental emcees, Kool Keith succeeds on ‘First Come, First Served’ by managing to take the conceit seriously, but not too seriously.
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