In the afterglow of his 1979 ‘Off The Wall’ LP, Michael Jackson’s creative energy functions as the main guiding force on his band of brothers’ fourteenth studio affair.
Read moreReflection Eternal’s Debut Album ‘Train of Thought’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Even considering all of the duo’s subsequent solo work and other past/future collaborations, ‘Train of Thought’ is arguably the finest album that Kweli and Hi-Tek have been involved with to date.
Read moreBruce Springsteen’s ‘The River’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
There are several different paths through Springsteen’s fifth studio affair; it is a heartland rock smorgasbord that provides whatever we need at a given moment.
Read moreDANGERDOOM’s ‘The Mouse And The Mask’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
The album isn’t ranked amongst the top tier of Danger Mouse and MF DOOM’s respective discographies, but it is still fun and irreverent in ways that few hip-hop albums ever bother to attempt.
Read moreKRS-One’s Eponymous Second Album ‘KRS-One’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
KRS-One’s second solo album is a powerful display of pure skill and big ideas, which showcases him firing on all cylinders, eager to take on all comers, and ready to change the world.
Read moreAZ’s Debut Album ‘Doe or Die’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
AZ’s 1995 debut serves as a direct bridge between the melancholy themes of 1994’s ‘Illmatic’ and ‘Ready To Die’ to the more cinematic aesthetics of 1996’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and ‘Ironman.’
Read moreM.O.P.’s ‘Warriorz’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
By the time you get to the ever-so-slightly mellower final track, “Foundation,” it feels as though you’ve survived the wildest of rides through the mean streets of Brooklyn.
Read morePrince’s ‘Dirty Mind’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Even though it spans only eight tracks and clocks in at a little over a half-hour, listening to Prince’s third studio affair remains a half-hour very well spent.
Read moreTalking Heads’ ‘Remain in Light’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
The unique thing about the group’s fourth album is that it is a departure from their regular sound, yet somehow it is still unmistakably a Talking Heads record from beginning to end.
Read moreJanet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
On her eleventh LP, Jackson reclaims the narrative, proving that her artistry is not defined by industry cycles or cultural dismissal, but rather by an unbreakable commitment to truth, creativity and resilience.
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