One of the greatest hip-hop albums of the ‘90s—and arguably of all time—‘The Sun Rises In The East’ showcases Jeru The Damaja & DJ Premier’s symbiotic skills on the mic and mixing boards.
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The excellent songwriting showcased on ‘All Over the Place’ derives from the cohesive nature of the band’s working relationship and their knowledge of each other’s strengths.
Read moreDiana Ross’ ‘The Boss’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
While Ashford & Simpson provide solid back-up throughout the record with their own gospel flecked flair, it is Ross who turns in one mesmerizing performance after another on ‘The Boss.’
Read moreChill Rob G’s Debut Album ‘Ride The Rhythm’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Whether it’s straight lyrical braggadocio, surreal storytelling, odes to upliftment and self-improvement, or warnings against street crime, Chill Rob G delivers powerful lyrical exhibitions.
Read more7 Year Bitch’s ‘¡Viva Zapata!’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Mia Zapata’s memory lives on through the countless people who loved her; through the Gits’ recordings; and through the ferocious and fiery love letter 7 Year B*tch penned in honor of their fallen friend.
Read moreTexas’ ‘The Hush’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Though there had been American and British pop-soul strains underneath Texas’ rock musculature on past endeavors, the band pulled them forward to operate as the axis of ‘The Hush.’
Read moreHope In A Hopeless Place: Manic Street Preachers’ ‘Journal For Plague Lovers’ Turns 15
A strange, though welcome, anomaly of an album, ‘Journal For Plague Lovers’ sits more as an isolated artistic act in the band’s catalog than a proper record.
Read moreMoby’s ‘Play’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
With his once-ubiquitous fifth studio affair, Moby manages to weave a rich tapestry of sounds that pays homage to the past while forging a path towards the future.
Read moreThe Who’s ‘Tommy’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
The weirdness of the album’s sound and story is a feature, not a bug. With ‘Tommy,’ the band is asking us to listen differently, and its musical diversity is an unbelievable achievement.
Read moreSpecial Ed’s Debut Album ‘Youngest In Charge’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Contemporary hip-hop lacks the youthful fire of artists like Special Ed, who wasn’t afraid to be a different sort of rhyming character, while creating a wide array of styles for his debut album.
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