‘Piñata’ was the first step in a successful partnership between Gibbs and Madlib, with the emcee and producer exceeding their already high expectations.
Read moreThe Style Council’s Debut Album ‘Café Bleu’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
A bold step that remains an important part of Paul Weller’s legacy, ‘Café Bleu’ blazed a trail for acts like Everything But The Girl, Matt Bianco and Basia to explore adopting a jazz/pop sound.
Read moreBlur’s ‘13’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
With their heartbreak inspired sixth studio affair, the band expanded their horizons with a move into more experimental and introspective territories.
Read moreKool G Rap & DJ Polo’s Debut Album ‘Road to the Riches’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo’s classic debut LP is a solid entrée into what the pair, particularly G Rap, would become, as the duo figured out what worked best for them, lyrically and musically.
Read moreGeorge Michael’s Fifth & Final Studio Album ‘Patience’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Taken in its complex entirety, ‘Patience’ is a study in emotional extremes that grants fascinating access to Michael’s peripatetic moods: romantic, disconsolate, celebratory, fatigued.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘101’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
The live elements of Gahan’s vocals, the occasional twang of Gore’s guitar moments, and the excitement of the crowd is what carries ‘101’ and makes it a fun and enjoyable listen.
Read moreGeto Boys’ ‘Grip It! On That Other Level’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
To say the Geto Boys upped the ante on violence and misogyny with Grip It! On That Other Level is an understatement, but more redeeming qualities are contained therein nevertheless.
Read moreWilco’s ‘Summerteeth’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Though many point to its successor ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ (2001) as Wilco’s crowning achievement to date, ‘Summerteeth’ arguably makes a convincing case for the same distinction.
Read moreThe Von Bondies’ ‘Pawn Shoppe Heart’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
On their second studio album, the band takes you on an exciting and mostly fast-paced journey through their rugged terrain, to write another chapter of Detroit’s storied musical legacy.
Read moreMilli Vanilli’s Infamous Debut Album ‘Girl You Know It’s True’ Turns 35 | 10 Fast Facts
For better or for worse, we’re revisiting the ignominious and long-out-of-print long player ‘Girl You Know It’s True.’
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