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Shorn of the modern curse of overstuffing albums, the 10 tracks here are all winners, be it musically, lyrically or—most often—both.
Read moreSWV’s Debut Album ‘It’s About Time’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
SWV’s debut album illuminates the trio’s versatility, showcases their collaborator Brian Alexander Morgan’s strong songwriting ability, and keeps the New Jack Swing vibes going strong.
Read moreTori Amos’ ‘Scarlet’s Walk’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Twenty years after its public debut in the fall of 2002, there's still really nothing like ‘Scarlet's Walk’ in Amos' discography.
Read moreJulien Baker’s ‘Turn Out The Lights’ Turns 5 | Album Anniversary
Baker’s second studio affair is a masterwork, even if we know that its concept of mental health leaves us with a lot of questions.
Read moreBritney Spears’ ‘Blackout’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Spears’ fifth studio affair is the outlier. The wild child. The truth teller. It stands out in the center of her discography for a trio of reasons.
Read moreSade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Sade’s fourth studio album remains their magnum opus, its unequivocal brilliance still shining as bright as ever two and a half decades on.
Read moreMeat Loaf’s Debut Album ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Misunderstood, underestimated, and almost never released, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ is an oddball, rock opera parody often taken a little too seriously.
Read moreFoo Fighters’ ‘One by One’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Following a much-needed hiatus after scrapping initial recordings for the album, a reinvigorated Dave Grohl and band returned to the studio with a new focus and energy at play.
Read moreKylie Minogue’s ‘Impossible Princess’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
A divisive record among critics upon its original release, ‘Impossible Princess’ has since received its flowers through numerous positive retrospective evaluations.
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