Although ‘Adeva!’ was deemed “deep house” by many, it would be unjust to deny what this style of music truly is at its core: soul music.
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Despite the high degree of difficulty that goes into creating a cohesive concept album, Souls of Mischief & Younge brought their A-game here, producing an album that’s both entertaining and enduring.
Read moreMeshell Ndegeocello’s ‘Bitter’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
An album that can only be listened to once the sun has dropped and the phone is off the hook, ‘Bitter’ is beautiful and cruelly barbed at the same time. A heady brew.
Read moreInsight’s ‘The Blast Radius’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
A work of largely unheralded greatness, Insight’s third studio affair demonstrates the premium he places on thoughtful content and construction.
Read moreWhitney Houston’s Final Studio Album ‘I Look To You’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Equal parts celebration and lamentation, ‘I Look To You’ gathers Houston’s powers for a festival of urban AC pop-soul to toast her supporters one last time.
Read moreLuscious Jackson’s Debut Album ‘Natural Ingredients’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
‘Natural Ingredients’ is a love letter to the city of New York, as well as to the seemingly disparate elements that came together to create the band’s groovy, patchwork sound.
Read moreThe Foreign Exchange’s Debut Album ‘Connected’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
‘Connected’ is an album of deep self-reflection and engaging soundscapes that embraces a level of thoughtfulness and maturity that few artists exhibit on record.
Read moreJeff Buckley’s Debut Album ‘Grace’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
‘Grace’ is a lean collection of songs that just leaves you stunned, breathless and wanting more, except sadly, you know that isn't going to happen.
Read morePortishead’s Debut Album ‘Dummy’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
While the sweeping, cinematic ‘Dummy’ lends itself to film, Portishead had created their own drama from the start.
Read moreMiles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ Turns 65 | Album Anniversary
Music can be transformative and transportative, and ‘Kind of Blue’ accomplishes these feats like few other albums ever have or ever will.
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