Killer Mike & El-P were determined to elevate their game with their second album together by addressing more complex social issues. Their strategy paid off in a sequel that eclipses their successful debut.
Read moreMadonna’s ‘Bedtime Stories’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
A mature sonic exploration of the human condition, Madonna delves into themes of survival, secrecy, and the complexities of love with her sixth studio affair.
Read moreSananda Maitreya’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Rather than trying to replicate his successful debut LP, Maitreya challenged and channeled himself to push his artistic vocabulary and expand his musical horizons.
Read moreLed Zeppelin’s ‘Led Zeppelin II’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
Through mountains, castles, fields, and ranges, Zeppelin’s mystique is still unmatched, in sound and in legacy, with their second studio LP an imperative component of their enduring allure.
Read moreWham!’s ‘Make It Big’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley achieved meteoric success with their infectious pop anthems and youthful appeal, something that their second album ‘Make It Big’ truly cemented.
Read moreFashawn’s Debut Album ‘Boy Meets World’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
‘Boy Meets World’ provides an inspirational look at a journey into adulthood and laid more groundwork to assist both Fashawn and Exile in realizing their full potential as artists and human beings.
Read morePharoahe Monch’s Debut Solo Album ‘Internal Affairs’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Monch still delivers a vintage performance on the microphone that calls to mind his Organized Konfusion days, but overall he was trying something different on ‘Internal Affairs” and it worked.
Read moreMF DOOM’s Debut Album ‘Operation: Doomsday’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
A template for hip-hop’s now flourishing gritty and dusty underground scene, DOOM’s debut remains extremely influential to up-and-coming emcees and firmly established left-of-center artists.
Read moreThe Specials’ Eponymous Debut Album ‘The Specials’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
By the time their debut LP arrived, The Specials had already earned a reputation for being an energetic live act and producer Elvis Costello helped transfer that energy into the studio and the record.
Read morePrince’s Eponymous Second Studio Album ‘Prince’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Prince’s second LP is a reminder of the necessity of patience in artist development, as it’s worth remembering that even a musical behemoth like Prince needed time to marinate and develop.
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