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The real magic of Finn’s third studio affair is in his singing, where he sounds like he’s trying to propel himself into a new, safer dimension by the power of his music.
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A truly classic girl group record, En Vogue’s sophomore album set the standard for others to follow in the years following its 1992 release.
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El-P’s second solo LP remains as bleak and pitiless today as it was 15 years ago, but it undoubtedly set him on the path for the artist he has become today.
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An inventive song suite that draws from hip-hop’s golden past while envisioning the music’s future, Edan’s official debut LP remains a rewarding listen.
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