Released just three months after the widely acclaimed ‘Shaft’ soundtrack, the double-album ‘Black Moses’ showcases its creator’s musical genius in droves.
Read moreThe National’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘The National’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Two decades on, it’s exceptionally clear: The National knew their creative strengths from their earliest days. Their debut is wildly in keeping with the magnificent artists they are today.
Read moreMasta Ace’s ‘Disposable Arts’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
One of the cleverest concept albums ever released, the legendary emcee’s fourth LP documents his experience in the streets of Brooklyn and as a student in the fictional Institute of Disposable Arts.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s Final Studio Album ‘Invincible’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
On balance, Jackson’s final studio affair is well worth revisiting. It may just surprise you, and you may discover a new favorite in the mix.
Read moreLenny Kravitz’s ‘Lenny’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
With his sixth studio affair, Kravitz joined an exclusive group of exceptionally creative artists who skillfully arranged, wrote, produced, and performed every piece on their records.
Read moreOrganized Konfusion’s Eponymous Debut Album 'Organized Konfusion' Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Organized Konfusion’ is an endlessly enthralling head trip of an album and one of the finest specimens of pure, unfettered hip-hop you’ll ever hear.
Read moreGhostface Killah’s Debut Solo Album ‘Ironman’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
The first step toward Ghostface’s masterful solo career, ‘Ironman’ showcases his completely unique presence and unparalleled intensity on the microphone.
Read moreIce Cube’s ‘Death Certificate’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Few hip-hop albums are as evocative of place & time as ‘Death Certificate,’ which captures the heightened tension in South Central LA during the early ‘90s.
Read moreXTC’s ‘Skylarking’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
With a bevy of great songs beyond the controversial hit single “Dear God,” ‘Skylarking’ can easily be considered the finest album of XTC’s career.
Read moreAmy Winehouse’s Second & Final Album ‘Back to Black’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
Uncomfortable, raw and resoundingly real, the late-great singer’s second and final album is soul music of the highest quality that will stand the test well beyond fifteen years.
Read more