While the group’s second and final album was a stepping stone for WC to move onto even bigger things, the record is dope on its own merits and should be celebrated for its excellence in execution.
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Honeyed and emotive, Carey’s fifth studio affair is yet another masterpiece from one of the greatest vocalists of our time, who was so clearly at the top of her game.
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After years of spreading Minneapolis hip-hop’s influence and reach across the Midwest, the duo continued to create emotionally challenging and complex hip-hop with their fourth LP.
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For all of its big pop hits, The Police’s third studio affair finds the band experimenting with their sound and taking bigger risks.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘A Time To Love’ is an unpretentious return to form for a music legend with nothing to prove, but plenty of freedom to play.
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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.
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