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Madonna’s breakthrough second studio album is an incredible timestamp of a period in her career when so much was on the line and global superstardom beckoned.
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‘Hatful Of Hollow’ reminds Smiths devotees that they exist within contradictions; romantically inward but only seeking what is outwardly unattainable, they will crave but never surrender.
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Apple’s second studio affair can be brash. It can be confronting. It can be alarming. But it is always engaging.
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Although their collaborative career was short-lived, the dynamic duo left us with two amazing LPs and one hell of an intro EP; an abbreviated catalog that outweighs far lengthier discographies.
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1994 was a banner year for hip-hop debut albums and Keith Murray’s inaugural effort was firmly situated among the cream of the crop.
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The Jungle Brothers’ second LP is an ambitious affair, appealing to their audience’s intellect, pleasure centers, spiritual convictions, and the deep-seated desire to get down.
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The Allmans took a melting pot of influences and created a sound that has since been attempted, but never matched, sounding fully formed from the start.
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That ‘MTV Unplugged in New York’ was a huge hit should come as no surprise, as it showcased the expert musicianship of the band as well as Cobain’s powerful songwriting and performance.
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