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Based on a handful of factors working in unison, ‘Blowout Comb’ was destined to become the quintessential initially-underappreciated and eventually-celebrated sleeper success.
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With his debut LP, O.C. emerged as a singular talent and began a career that continues to produce quality work, despite the household name status he deserves continuing to elude him.
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By the time his second studio album dropped, Sir Mix-A-Lot had continued to mature as an artist without losing what made him memorable in the first place, improving his output in the process.
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While ‘Thighs and Whispers’ may not be among Midler’s personal favorites, it serves as a playful interlude in her illustrious career that continues to be cherished to this day.
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‘Carried Away’ arguably inspired PUTS to take total greater control of their careers. So while they continued to enjoy the party, this album taught them how to do so on their own terms.
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Critical over-analysis be damned, ‘Tusk’ remains an immersive and fascinating listen, imperative for an expanded understanding and appreciation of the band’s musical history.
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Mos Def’s second solo LP is one of hip-hop’s most ambitious presentations that finds him advancing his vintage freestyle type of delivery while charting new territory with his Black Jack Johnson rap/rock outfit.
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