Our recurring ‘Lest We Forget’ series is devoted to celebrating albums that have been unfairly overlooked and warrant revisiting.
Read moreCOVER YOUR TRACKS: Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Tori Amos, Robert Glasper, Patti Smith & More
While cover versions seldom eclipse the originals, some of them push well beyond the realms of imitation and mediocrity, approaching greatness in their own right.
Read moreAnita Baker’s Debut Album ‘The Songstress’ Turns 35 | An Anniversary Retrospective
‘The Songstress’ is the perfect title for Ms. Baker's first album for indeed she is precisely this, in spades.
Read moreCOVER YOUR TRACKS: Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” by Wolf Alice, Gemma Hayes, London Grammar & More
While cover versions seldom eclipse the originals, some of them push well beyond the realms of imitation and mediocrity, approaching greatness in their own right.
Read moreTori Amos’ ‘From the Choirgirl Hotel’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
In Amos’ 2006 retrospective ‘A Piano: The Collection,’ she recalled the impetus of the album, confiding, “’Choirgirl’ is about loss and emptiness.”
Read moreAndy Gibb’s ‘Shadow Dancing’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective
For many, Gibb’s second album is his artistic peak. And more broadly, it’s redolent of a time that seemed simpler, or at least less consequential.
Read moreMadonna’s ‘American Life’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘American Life’ has aged beautifully, the abundance of its vision to make Madonna's private challenges and triumphs remain intimate and eloquent.
Read moreRECORD STORE DAY 2018: 20 Special Releases We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On
Celebrating its 11th consecutive year in support of independent record stores worldwide, Record Store Day 2018 takes place Saturday, April 21st.
Read moreSade’s ‘Stronger Than Pride’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Following the runaway success of ‘Diamond Life’ (1984) and ‘Promise’ (1985), Sade lovingly crafted one of their most ambitious efforts to date.
Read moreThe White Stripes’ ‘Elephant’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
Because we are able to look at The White Stripes’ music as a whole, complete discography, it’s easy to pinpoint ‘Elephant’ as their magnum opus.
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