For all of its big pop hits, The Police’s third studio affair finds the band experimenting with their sound and taking bigger risks.
Read moreThe Who’s ‘The Who By Numbers’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
‘The Who By Numbers’ is the only time that The Who drop the pretenses and tell us how they feel, while still operating at the height of their musical powers.
Read moreDJ Muggs Presents’ ‘Soul Assassins II’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
As with the inaugural Soul Assassins album, the follow-up features an impressive crew of collaborators including Dilated Peoples, Goodie Mob, GZA, Kool G Rap, Kurupt, Ras Kass & Xzibit.
Read moreKing T’s ‘At Your Own Risk’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
As sophomore albums go, ‘At Your Own Risk’ didn’t reinvent King T as an artist, but it showed how the Compton-bred emcee could consistently create dope music.
Read moreRadiohead’s ‘Kid A’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
To truly immerse yourself within Thom Yorke & crew’s fourth studio adventure, plug in and tune out the distractions of the outside world, as it pushes you further into the inner sounds.
Read moreStevie Wonder’s ‘A Time To Love’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
‘A Time To Love’ is an unpretentious return to form for a music legend with nothing to prove, but plenty of freedom to play.
Read moreBlackalicious’ ‘The Craft’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
A grand testament to the duo’s creative chemistry, Blackalicious’ third studio affair is another substantive demonstration of Gift of Gab’s limitless depth and Chief Xcel’s genius as a producer.
Read moreThe La’s’ Eponymous Debut (and Only) Album ‘The La’s’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
It’s hard to listen to this album and understand how frontman Lee Mavers could have heard anything other than something totally sublime, but perfectionism is a punitive mistress.
Read moreStevie Wonder's 'Hotter Than July' Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
‘Hotter Than July’ showcases Stevie Wonder doing what he does best: making you dance, making you think, and making you feel.
Read moreKool G Rap’s Debut Solo Album ‘4,5,6’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Compared to Kool G Rap’s output with DJ Polo, there’s a palpable pain and somber vibe that permeate much of his debut solo LP, an ideal backdrop for his tales of crime and urban despair.
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