On her third solo studio affair, Khan wasn’t trying to be grand, wanton, or transcendent, but ironically, she proved that’s the quickest way to reach all three.
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An endlessly fascinating album, ‘Where I’m Coming From’ serves as a transitional piece for both Stevie Wonder and Motown as a whole.
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Mirroring its colorful, surrealist, Dale Wehlacz cover art, the group’s sixth studio affair represents fantasy, intimacy, class and grandeur.
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Beginning with ‘Reverence’ and throughout their prolific career, UK dance music legends Faithless have consistently crafted music with a heart, soul & conscience.
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Kravitz’s soul-baring, reverential sophomore album exemplifies how seriously the singer-songwriter takes his craft and admiration for his musical predecessors.
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Though two-and-a-half decades have passed since its initial release, Maxwell’s debut LP remains a testament to the idea that love & romance can still shine in soul music.
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The musical accompaniment to the film ‘Under the Cherry Moon,’ ‘Parade’ remains a rare snapshot of the enigmatic Prince at his most joyful and curious.
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An early aural and lyrical manifestation of the now-common term “Black Girl Magic,” Arie’s dynamic debut formally introduced the world to a refreshing voice that empowers and endears.
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A self-assured mélange of rock, folk, and pop, with electronic flourishes and catchy hooks throughout, Yorn’s 2001 debut LP still sounds as refreshing as ever.
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