That A Tribe Called Quest was able to start at such a high level with their debut album, and then progress beyond it with subsequent efforts, speaks to their singular talent.
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Ronstadt’s second solo affair is more than a collection of songs—it’s a snapshot of a young woman navigating an industry that, even then, had rules about who got to sing what, and how.
Read moreDolly Parton’s ‘Dolly, Dolly, Dolly’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
‘Dolly, Dolly, Dolly’ is not just a transitional record—it’s a strategic pivot point, and arguably one of Parton’s most revealing records within the broader tapestry of her work.
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Part of what makes The National’s third studio affair so special is it doesn’t pretend to have answers. And maybe doesn’t even want them.
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With his fourth studio album and with the bygone days of major-label support in his rearview, Del established that he could transfer to his second act as an independent artist seamlessly.
Read moreMariah Carey’s ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Two decades later, the album’s impact reverberates less as a narrative of recovery and more as a meticulously constructed reassertion of artistry, control, and creative sovereignty.
Read moreMoloko’s ‘Things to Make and Do’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
As gloriously evidenced across Moloko’s third studio affair, everything the duo created had a fun and fresh sound that enchanted all those that fortunate enough to listen.
Read moreThe ‘Friday’ Soundtrack Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Like all great soundtracks, listening to the ‘Friday’ Soundtrack can transport you into the realm of the film, authentically capturing the listening experience of mid-1990s LA music heads.
Read morePublic Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
PE’s third LP is a sprawling, messy, politically charged, and ultimately humanistic album that finds Chuck D and Flavor Flav trying to envision the future, while taking chances as performers.
Read moreParliament’s ‘Chocolate City’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
The group’s third album found George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and crew indulging in the creation of fun and funky music, while providing them with a path forward for the future.
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