Dylan’s fourth studio album was integral in directing the next half century of his storied career, as the alternate side of the singer-songwriter became the prevalent side.
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Iggy Pop and crew’s debut affair is a record full of defiant boredom, aggressive swagger, and leering horniness, but it’s also tight and razor-precise.
Read moreTalking Heads’ ‘Fear of Music’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Talking Heads had its greatest success post-Fear of Music, but there’s no question that their third album reflected the process of the band becoming a completely different animal.
Read moreMasta Ace’s ‘A Long Hot Summer’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Noticeably lite on the guest artist features, ‘A Long Hot Summer’ allows Masta Ace to focus fully on his narrative strengths without much distraction.
Read moreThe D.O.C.’s Debut Album ‘No One Can Do It Better’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Many emcees throw around phrases like “take music to another level,” but The D.O.C. displayed a relentless commitment to the endeavor.
Read moreEPMD’s ‘Unfinished Business’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
With their second studio affair, the dynamic duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith left no doubt that when it came to music, they were all about their business.
Read moreChic’s ‘Risqué’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards and crew’s third studio affair boasts refined production and irresistible melodies. And let’s not forget one of the most famous and important basslines of all time.
Read moreMiles Davis’ ‘In A Silent Way’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
Widely considered to be the start of Davis’ “electric” period, ‘In A Silent Way’ was yet another example of the artist changing the course of not just jazz music, but music period.
Read moreBeastie Boys’ ‘Paul’s Boutique’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
With their second studio affair, the Beastie Boys created a masterpiece that dispelled any notion that they were just one album wonders.
Read moreCormega’s ‘Mega Philosophy’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
Produced by hip-hop legend Large Professor, the Queensbridge bred emcee’s fifth studio LP is arguably his magnum opus and a contemporary masterpiece.
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