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Though Black Thought, Questlove & crew had already made an impression on audiences overseas, their second LP formally introduced their distinctive artistry to US hip-hop listeners.
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Though it’s their inaugural affair on wax, Tek & Steele sound like savvy veterans on their inaugural outing, fully confident over Da Beatminerz’ sinister horn samples and dusty drum patterns.
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Composed of four tracks (“Acknowledgement,” “Resolution,” “Pursuance,” and “Psalm”), it can be said that Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme’ forms or follows the path to enlightenment.
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From the album’s inception through to its conclusion, Ms. Reeves doesn’t miss a moment to exercise her vocal prowess in commanding, but never overpowering fashion.
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On his fourth studio affair, Jay-Z set out to demonstrate that while his music might be played on the radio and in the clubs, his success was still defined on his own terms.
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As the old saying goes, "you only get one chance to make a first impression," and the Pretenders certainly made the most of their opportunity with their debut album.
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The word “masterpiece” gets thrown around a lot when speaking of The Clash’s third studio album, but there's so much more to it than that.
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Many of the songs on D’Angelo’s third full-length affair remain sadly powerful and relevant no matter when they were written or when they are heard.
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