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An artful expression of young adulthood, Lykke Li’s debut album has the charm of unrepentant dance music, but with wistful lyrics and sparse production.
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On ‘Vampire Weekend,’ the band come off as English majors with punk attitudes, knowing how to pass while still being in on the joke.
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For those still wanting to explore more of Prince’s artistry and to better understand his creative process, ‘Crystal Ball’ deserves a spin or two.
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Adele’s debut affair remains an impressive work that exhibits a level of strong musicianship and focus that served as a durable foundation for her blossoming career.
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Discover 10 fast facts about The Chicks’ breakthrough album ‘Wide Open Spaces,’ which earned the trio widespread critical and commercial acclaim.
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Akin to the drunken cousin of Ice Cube’s 1991 album ‘Death Certificate,’ King Tee’s third studio affair is arguably his finest achievement on wax to date.
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Belly’s debut album stirs up an alchemy of jangly folk with dream pop, and ethereality with darkness, to conjure a witchy, slightly macabre fairy-tale world uniquely its own.
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Compared to its immediate predecessors, ‘Lady Soul’ is a more refined, yet eclectic rendering of Franklin’s deep soul underpinning.
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The soundtrack proved integral in the ascension of Simon & Garfunkel’s musical collaboration, galvanizing sales of their ensuing album ‘Bookends’ (1968).
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