Griffin’s dynamic debut album reinforces the virtues of sticking to your guns and demanding that your art is only sent out into the world once it meets your high standards.
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Terry Nelson revisits Gaye’s brilliant opus that offers listeners a clear definition of what was going on in America back in 1971, but also remains relevant today.
Read morePeter Gabriel’s ‘So’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
Without question, Gabriel's exceptional fifth studio album still sounds as amazing as it did upon its release three-and-a-half decades ago.
Read moreAretha Franklin’s ‘Aretha Live at Fillmore West’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Aretha Live at Fillmore West’ is one of those rare live albums that make you feel like you are actually, physically in attendance at the concert.
Read moreThe Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ Turns 55 | Anniversary Retrospective
With ‘Pet Sounds,’ Brian Wilson created a template for recording albums that many musical acts would follow for years to come.
Read moreCannibal Ox’s Debut Album ‘The Cold Vein’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘The Cold Vein’ describes the artery of pain that flows through New York City, as well as the desperate hope of its denizens to find a way to transform into something that can rise above it all.
Read moreKMD’s Debut Album ‘Mr. Hood’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
An underappreciated early ‘90s gem, KMD’s debut LP remains an intriguing musical artifact for many reasons, not least of which is that it introduces the lyrical gifts of Zev Love X (a.k.a. the late MF DOOM).
Read moreKenny Lattimore’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Kenny Lattimore’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
Contrary to the arguably more calculated aesthetics cultivated by his mid-‘90s contemporaries, Lattimore merely showed up as himself and brought his life with him, infusing it within his songs.
Read moreGeorge Michael’s ‘Older’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
With his third solo album, Michael allowed himself to deep dive into an emotional whirlpool of experimentation, where new sounds were implemented and his artistry was challenged.
Read moreGeri Halliwell’s ‘Scream If You Wanna Go Faster’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
The album’s genre hopscotching might have failed in the hands of a lesser artist, but its creator keeps everything together because of the superlative quality of its songwriting and performances.
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