The Houston-based group had been slowly making noise and building an audience since the 1980s, and with this album, they knocked the proverbial door right off its hinges and forced their way into the big time.
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‘Chaos and Disorder’ remains an interesting yet rousing portrait of one of rock music’s visionaries crafting idiosyncratic music, in the shadow of his darkest hour.
Read moreThe Go-Go’s’ Debut Album ‘Beauty and the Beat’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
The group achieved their popularity at just the right time in 1981. MTV would launch one month after the release of their debut LP and would later prove to be the perfect vehicle for the California based outfit.
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Top-to-bottom, ‘At Fillmore East’ is the story of a brilliant live band at the top of their game speaking directly to you.
Read moreTV On The Radio’s ‘Return To Cookie Mountain’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Electrifying musically but perplexing spiritually, the band’s second LP is a rich, rewarding album that will find you when you’re not ready, so come back when you are.
Read moreDe La Soul’s ‘Stakes Is High’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Though many won’t admit that the group was right about everything they examined on ‘Stakes Is High,’ De La Soul’s career longevity serves as a proper statement of victory.
Read moreNas’ ‘It Was Written’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Upon its highly anticipated release, Nas’ second album offered convincing testament that the Queensbridge native is arguably hip-hop’s greatest and most well-rounded lyricist of all time.
Read moreSlick Rick’s ‘The Ruler’s Back’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Amidst adversity and high expectations as the follow-up to his classic debut LP, Slick Rick’s second studio affair does an excellent job at showcasing his remarkable lyrical and storytelling abilities.
Read moreHeavy D & The Boyz’ ‘Peaceful Journey’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Like its precursors, the group’s third studio affair appeals to a broad audience, but still feels authentic. Its music that’s uncompromised, as Heavy D’s personality soaks into every track.
Read moreOver the Rhine’s ‘Good Dog Bad Dog: The Home Recordings’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
A crystalline collection of redemptive reveries, ‘Good Dog Bad Dog’ is fueled by Karin Bergquist & Linford Detweiler’s empathetic examination of life’s dualities.
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