Though Carlisle’s story began with her 1986 debut LP ‘Belinda,’ ‘Heaven On Earth’ ensured the continuing longevity of this pop icon for years to come.
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Redman’s 1992 debut LP captures the essence of the acclaimed emcee: hard-as-nails delivery juxtaposed with flashes of complete and utter goofball humor.
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On his 1992 debut, Common wasn’t afraid to be the kind of rapper he wanted to be, rather than the formulaic rapper he could have conformed to become.
Read moreIvy’s ‘Apartment Life’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Ivy’s second studio album is a grand testament to the shared ambition and musical symbiosis cultivated by bandmates Andy Chase, Dominique Durand and the late Adam Schlesinger.
Read moreDaryl Hall & John Oates’ ‘H2O’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
A cool dose of soul-pop rock by this dynamic duo, ‘H2O’ quenches the music lover’s thirst for musical sustenance.
Read moreMarvin Gaye’s Final Studio Album ‘Midnight Love’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
A product of the ‘80s black crossover explosion, ‘Midnight Love’ holds together so well because of Gaye’s indelible vocal mastery.
Read moreBruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
‘Nebraska’ is the only Springsteen album without reasons or answers. In every other case, there is a justice or a dignity to fight for, but not on ‘Nebraska.’
Read moreBob Dylan’s ‘Time Out of Mind’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
‘Time Out of Mind’ took risks, succeeded, and was rewarded. There wasn’t a Bob Dylan album like it before, and there likely won’t be another ever again.
Read moreCommon’s ‘One Day It’ll All Make Sense’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
The Chicago-bred emcee’s third LP offers an intriguing look at the transition from the Common Sense of old to the Common we know today.
Read moreCompton’s Most Wanted’s ‘Music to Driveby’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Reality rap in its truest sense Compton’s Most Wanted’s third studio album remains an elucidating and provocative listen 30 years on.
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