The title track’s haunting line “When I go / This problem world won’t bother me no more” lingers with extra gravitas and highlights how even in death, Jackson isn’t allowed to rest.
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The jazz legend’s 1969 album unfurls as a spiritual listening experience, which has provided the author of this tribute peace and solace in the face of life-altering circumstances.
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The group’s sophomore studio affair is dedicated to their pursuit of musical happiness and unwavering commitment to self-expression.
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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.
Read moreSonic Youth’s ‘Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
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.
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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.
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‘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.
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