An immaculate combination of ballads—often wrongfully overlooked—and energetic, danceable up-tempo singles, the trio’s successful sixth studio affair afforded them household name status.
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The band’s fourth studio affair is an eye-opening journal from a group that was having the time of their lives and just enjoying the ride—while simultaneously making great music.
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With his El-P produced fifth studio affair, Killer Mike enshrined himself as one of the all-time great emcees, while laying the foundation for the pair’s continued collaboration as Run the Jewels.
Read moreTake Control: Amerie's ‘Because I Love It’ Turns 15
At a time when innovation in modern R&B wasn't necessarily encouraged, Amerie dared to innovate with her third album ‘Because I Love It.’
Read moreEl-P’s Debut Solo Album ‘Fantastic Damage’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
El-P’s debut solo full-length honors hip-hop’s past, while striving to create something new and groundbreaking.
Read moreThe Clash’s ‘Combat Rock’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective
With 1982’s ‘Combat Rock,’ The Clash sold tons of records with an album that was complex and far different than anything else on the charts at the time.
Read moreSweet Soul Music: Diana Ross’ ‘Red Hot Rhythm & Blues’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
Elegant, but ultimately flawed, ‘Red Hot Rhythm & Blues’ concluded the most exciting, if still largely misunderstood, chapter in Diana Ross’ canon.
Read moreThe Black Crowes’ ‘The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
While the Brothers Robinson are steeped in their Georgian history, the more important story of their second studio affair is how you make your past your own.
Read moreThe Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Debut Album ‘Are You Experienced’ Turns 55 | Anniversary Retrospective
One of the greatest debut albums ever made, ‘Are You Experienced’ marked the formal arrival of a truly once-in-a-lifetime talent.
Read moreThe Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main St.’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
Arguably the Stones’ greatest work of their prolific career, by default, this means ‘Exile on Main St.’ is also one of the greatest albums in rock history.
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