A plaintive, powerful tribute to their fallen musical brother Andrew Wood, the supergroup’s debut and only album now holds even greater weight within the context of Chris Cornell’s passing in 2017.
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Richer in texture than the preceding ‘Seventeen Seconds’ (1980), the band’s third LP signifies further sophistication, ushering them from blasé adolescent ennui to deep spiritual exploration.
Read moreChaka Khan’s ‘What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective
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.
Read moreStevie Wonder’s ‘Where I’m Coming From’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
An endlessly fascinating album, ‘Where I’m Coming From’ serves as a transitional piece for both Stevie Wonder and Motown as a whole.
Read moreThe S.O.S. Band’s ‘Sands of Time’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
Mirroring its colorful, surrealist, Dale Wehlacz cover art, the group’s sixth studio affair represents fantasy, intimacy, class and grandeur.
Read moreMassive Attack’s Debut Album ‘Blue Lines’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
A mélange of various sonic inspirations, the Bristol crew’s debut proved a vital blueprint for the rise of British dance music toward the end of the 20th century.
Read moreFaithless’ Debut Album ‘Reverence’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
Beginning with ‘Reverence’ and throughout their prolific career, UK dance music legends Faithless have consistently crafted music with a heart, soul & conscience.
Read moreLenny Kravitz’s ‘Mama Said’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Kravitz’s soul-baring, reverential sophomore album exemplifies how seriously the singer-songwriter takes his craft and admiration for his musical predecessors.
Read moreMaxwell’s Debut Album ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
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.
Read morePrince and The Revolution’s ‘Parade’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
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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