Known for his commanding stature on the mic, both in vocal tone and overall presence, Chubb Rock’s third studio album is the best in his catalogue and one where he utilizes all of the weapons in his arsenal.
Read moreThe Cure’s ‘Wild Mood Swings’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
A vibrant mix of stylistic detours and narrative departures, The Cure’s tenth studio album channels a refreshing curiosity for the possibilities of life.
Read moreDr. Octagon’s Debut Album ‘Dr. Octagonecologyst’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Kool Keith’s deranged yet dynamic debut solo album still stands as a landmark in surreal hip-hop and one of the most influential underground releases in hip-hop’s history.
Read moreTerminator X’s Debut Solo Album ‘Terminator X & the Valley of the Jeep Beets’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Terminator X might not have ever spoken on record, but the Public Enemy DJ’s debut solo album was a primal, and triumphant, roar.
Read moreEverything But The Girl’s ‘Walking Wounded’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
An album that exquisitely merges the cerebral, emotional and physical, Tracey Thorn & Ben Watt’s ‘Walking Wounded’ sounds as sublime as ever 30 years later.
Read moreFleet Foxes’ ‘Helplessness Blues’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
When you get to know the subtle peaks and valleys or think about the record’s sonic signature across all twelve tracks, it becomes a striking, unified, challenging work.
Read moreBill Withers’ Debut Album ‘Just As I Am’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
The significance of Withers’ debut LP stems from both the excellence of its standout tracks and the cohesive sensibility that ties the entire album together.
Read moreJ-Live’s Debut Album ‘The Best Part’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Being a great emcee takes practice and perseverance, and J-Live started down the right path early with his 2001 debut LP.
Read moreDave Matthews Band’s ‘Crash’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
More confident, sophisticated, and varied than its precursor ‘Under the Table and Dreaming,’ ‘Crash’ remains DMB’s greatest studio achievement to date.
Read moreLisa Fischer’s Debut (and Only) Studio Album ‘So Intense’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
At a time when many were transfixed by the newness of Mariah Carey’s whistle register notes, Fischer had access to the same range and could slip in and out of it gracefully, or lean into it powerfully.
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