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'Ghost in the Machine' to The Police was what 'The White Album' was to The Beatles, as the band members were moving in three different directions musically.
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Scarface's debut LP is not fueled by violence for its own sake. Instead, the album examines the repercussions and psychological toll of the gangster lifestyle.
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Although it generated modest commercial returns, the impact of ‘Je m’appelle Barbra’ has lingered in other ways.
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If anyone deserves a little more shine, it is most definitely Curtis Mayfield, and his second studio album is a stellar example of why.
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At this point in King’s career, some 40 years after his first hit record, it was less about innovation and more about the quality of the sublime skills that he possessed.
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Although the sources of inspiration behind PE’s fourth LP may be historical footnotes now, the messages the group delivered remain relevant 30 years later.
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Whether a triumph or missed opportunity or both, Ras Kass’ debut album deserves both celebration and scrutiny, with his great lyrical performance overall being something all can agree on.
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With new band the New Power Generation in tow, ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ revealed a different Prince entirely from the one who had dominated the ‘80s.
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At its core, the Bon Iver’s third studio album is meticulously crafted to realize the aesthetic and emotional vision that group have been putting forward since the cabin in Wisconsin.
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