As a gifted storyteller, Devin often finds inspiration in the mundane details of life, imbuing them with humor and wisdom, as evidenced throughout the expanse of his third studio affair.
Read moreLeak Bros’ Debut & Only Album ‘Waterworld’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
The album’s success is due to the talents of all the parties involved, both lyrically and musically.
Read moreDeee-Lite’s Third & Final Album ‘Dewdrops In The Garden’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
‘Dewdrops In The Garden’ remains the unfairly neglected third child of Deee-Lite’s studio discography. But from beginning to end, it is arguably their strongest effort.
Read moreAbove the Law’s ‘Uncle Sam’s Curse’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Unlike its precursor (1993’s ‘Black Mafia Life’), which relied heavily on sampled material, the group’s third album makes more frequent use of live instrumentation.
Read moreGloria Estefan’s Debut Solo Album ‘Cuts Both Ways’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
‘Cuts Both Ways’ both reaffirmed Estefan’s ability as a solo singer and established her as a brilliant songwriter with incredible capabilities, penning seven of the album’s ten tracks.
Read moreThe Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ Turns 60 | Album Anniversary
Representing a pivotal moment in The Fab Four’s career, their third studio album is an enduring snapshot of the band still on the cusp of unleashing their true artistic prowess.
Read moreThe B-52’s’ Eponymous Debut Album ‘The B-52’s’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
The band’s debut LP is an intoxicating mix of kitsch, camp, and clever lyrics, all combining to convey the feeling of being in a ‘50s sci-fi/surf movie with danceable music.
Read moreHard 2 Obtain’s Debut Album ‘Ism & Blues’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
An excellent album, ‘Ism & Blues’ exemplifies the no gimmicks approach that emcees and crews signed to major labels could still take during the mid ’90s.
Read moreBoogie Down Productions’ ‘Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip-Hop’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
While KRS-One & BDP sought to define what hip-hop culture was on ‘By All Means Necessary’ (1988), they’re more concerned with its preservation throughout their third studio affair.
Read moreParliament’s ‘Up For The Down Stroke’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
‘Up For The Down Stroke’ was a wildly successful first step for the re-imagined Parliament, whose renaissance would continue through the rest of the ’70s.
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