Lennox’s second studio affair remains an album that defies easy categorization, a haunting and deeply introspective collection of reinventions that transcend the idea of a “covers album.”
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While the stars of Blackalicious’ debut album are unequivocally Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel, the Solesides/Quannum crew of Lyrics Born, Lateef the Truthspeaker & DJ Shadow enhance the affair.
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Though Tha Alkaholiks never received the extensive acclaim they rightfully deserved, their sophomore album remains one of the most balanced projects in hip-hop history.
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On The Nonce’s debut album, the crew’s beats are jazzy and expertly crafted, with the group piecing together samples from a multitude of sources and blending them together into a thick but velvety concoction.
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This isn’t just a score for a movie. With ‘The Virgin Suicides,’ Air scored a mood, a dream, a collective memory of youth fading into the ether.
Read moreLinda Ronstadt’s ‘Mad Love’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Ronstadt’s tenth studio LP is an essential component of her legacy as a woman who fearlessly defied all of the rules and did what she wanted, when she wanted, and how she wanted.
Read moreTears For Fears’ ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
On their second studio affair, Tears For Fears reveal themselves as being more than just synth-pop darlings and elevate their offering above the mid-80s din.
Read moreFunkadelic’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Funkadelic’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
In George Clinton’s view, soul and funk were always meant to be gritty, messy, and imperfect. Through this mess, he and Funkadelic would build their empire.
Read moreLed Zeppelin’s ‘Physical Graffiti’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
Zeppelin’s sixth album expanded their mighty sound even further than before, while exhibiting a dizzying array of references and influences.
Read moreBADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah’s ‘Sour Soul’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
The lengthy process compelled the group to experiment with numerous musical styles, which gives the album a lot of sonic diversity, while Ghostface’s delivery remains smooth and focused.
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