The Manics’ seventh studio album is apolitical and reflective for a very good reason, as the horrors of the world at the time of its arrival were so turbulent to make an articulate comment on.
Read moreLords Of The Underground’s ‘Keepers Of The Funk’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The chemistry between Mr. Funke and DoItAll is on par with the two-emcee combos of the more widely-remembered groups from hip-hop’s second golden age of the mid-1990s.
Read moreTaylor Swift’s ‘1989’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
Swift’s rock-solid commitment to her artistry and confidence in maneuvering her sound into a new direction with ‘1989’ that set in motion an incredible ten years of global pop domination.
Read moreDiamond District’s Debut Album ‘In The Ruff’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Replete with banging beats and dope rhymes, ‘In The Ruff’ is one of the best-known hip-hop albums to come out of the DMV and a fitting monument to the talent of the region.
Read moreLe Tigre’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Le Tigre’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
In their very short time together, Le Tigre still managed to carve out a lasting—and arguably underappreciated—legacy as electronic dance-punk pioneers.
Read moreExtra Prolific’s Debut Album ‘Like It Should Be’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Comprised of Duane “Snupe” Lee and Mike “G” Gray, Extra Prolific and their slept-on debut long player represented a change of pace for the revered Hieroglyphics crew.
Read moreArtifacts’ Debut Album ‘Between A Rock And A Hard Place’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
When the dynamic duo of El Da Sensei & Tame One made their debut 30 years ago with ‘Between A Rock And A Hard Place,’ their only “brand” was creating dope music.
Read moreRun The Jewels’ ‘Run The Jewels 2’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
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.
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