Contemporary hip-hop lacks the youthful fire of artists like Special Ed, who wasn’t afraid to be a different sort of rhyming character, while creating a wide array of styles for his debut album.
Read moreColdplay’s ‘Ghost Stories’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
The band’s sixth studio affair reinforces their penchant for juxtaposing idealism in the lyrics with heavier arrangements and building uplifting melodies around melancholy observations.
Read moreStevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble’s ‘Couldn’t Stand the Weather’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
Even without Vaughan succumbing to the lure of pop music, his second studio album was popular, making meaningful waves in the Billboard 200 chart and across MTV.
Read morePassion Pit’s Debut Album ‘Manners’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
With cotton-candy melodies and Michael Angelakos’ infectious falsetto zipping around every track, ‘Manners’ is more whimsical than it has any right to be.
Read moreNeil Young & Crazy Horse’s ‘Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
The album is a portrait of Young’s ability as a folk artist to plug in. The background of course is a swirl of genres, a bumpy yet effortless dive into its creator’s busy mind.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Xscape’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
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.
Read morePharoah Sanders’ ‘Karma’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
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.
Read moreTanya Morgan’s ‘Brooklynati’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
The group’s sophomore studio affair is dedicated to their pursuit of musical happiness and unwavering commitment to self-expression.
Read moreGift of Gab’s Debut Solo Album ‘4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Gift of Gab’s lyrical gymnastics are stunning in execution and require your full attention to really appreciate, but it is a rewarding experience.
Read morePete Rock’s ‘Soul Survivor II’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
‘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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