Baby Huey’s ‘The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary

February 14, 2026 Jesse Ducker

Baby Huey The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend Turns 55

A cult classic for decades that has continued to attract more widespread appreciation over the years, Baby Huey’s only album suggests he possessed the makings of a full-fledged star.

Mad Skillz’s Debut Album ‘From Where???’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

February 12, 2026 Jesse Ducker

Mad Skillz Debut Album From Where??? Turns 30

On his debut album, the Virginia-bred emcee delivers an often-spectacular performance over jazzy and soulful tracks provided by some of the most skilled beatmakers of the mid-1990s.

Fugees’ ‘The Score’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

February 8, 2026 Justin Chadwick

So much more than the ubiquitous Roberta Flack cover you’ve heard many times before, ‘The Score’ embodies the Fugees’ winsome, albeit ephemeral, glory days.

2Pac’s ‘All Eyez On Me’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

February 8, 2026 Daryl McIntosh

Tragically, we lost 2Pac only seven months after his fourth studio affair arrived. And since his passing, he has gone on to become the most widely revered (and imitated) artist in all of hip-hop.

Phil Collins’ Debut Solo Album ‘Face Value’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

February 8, 2026 Andy Healy

Collins’ inaugural solo affair winds its way through several styles and musical influences, mixing mood pieces with all-out commercial smashes.

Carole King’s ‘Tapestry’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary

February 8, 2026 Terry Nelson

King is one of the greatest songwriters ever and her second studio album is just one of many reasons why.

Dead Prez’s Debut Album ‘Let’s Get Free’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

February 8, 2026 Ben Pedroche

Dead Prez Debut Album Let’s Get Free Turns 25

There is no time for subliminal messages or beating around the bush on any of these songs, and such clarity makes every social issue touched upon feel sincere and full of compassion.

Carly Simon’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Carly Simon’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary

February 7, 2026 Matthew Hocter

The album introduced a voice that came to redefine what emotional intelligence could look like in popular music—particularly when articulated by a woman who refused to soften her questions for comfort.

Alice Coltrane’s ‘Journey In Satchidananda’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary

February 1, 2026 Patrick Corcoran

Alice Coltrane Journey In Satchidananda Turns 55

Coltrane’s fourth studio affair is experimental and modal in nature, but also incredibly accessible—an amazing balance to bring to a new direction.

Janet Jackson’s ‘Control’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

January 30, 2026 Justin Chadwick

‘Control’ remains a fierce, self-assured, and vibrant album that laid the groundwork for one of the most durable and dynamic pop music careers of the past four decades.

The Cardigans’ ‘First Band on the Moon’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

So much more than their massive hit “Lovefool,” The Cardigans’ terrific third LP reflected the band’s evolving confidence and musical maturation at the time.

Mariah Carey’s ‘Glitter’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Instead of the disproportionate attention paid to the commercial performance of ‘Glitter,’ the focus should actually rest on Carey’s continued desire to marry pop, R&B, and hip-hop genres for the masses.

CeCe Peniston’s ‘I’m Movin’ On’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

After early career success like Peniston’s, many artists would rather sell their souls than chance to change the formula, even if they have to create work they don’t love. Peniston refused.