Fifty years on, Scaggs’ seventh studio album is still the gold standard for anyone trying to make music that’s slick and soulful, that connects with a crowd but still feels personal.
Read moreThrowing Muses’ ‘The Real Ramona’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
The band’s fourth studio affair stands as one of a handful of seminal albums to form the backbone of ’90s “alternative,” as the college rock/modern rock genre came to be known.
Read moreBaby Huey’s ‘The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
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.
Read moreMad Skillz’s Debut Album ‘From Where???’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
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.
Read moreFugees’ ‘The Score’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
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.
Read more2Pac’s ‘All Eyez On Me’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
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.
Read morePhil Collins’ Debut Solo Album ‘Face Value’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Collins’ inaugural solo affair winds its way through several styles and musical influences, mixing mood pieces with all-out commercial smashes.
Read moreCarole King’s ‘Tapestry’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
King is one of the greatest songwriters ever and her second studio album is just one of many reasons why.
Read moreDead Prez’s Debut Album ‘Let’s Get Free’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
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.
Read moreCarly Simon’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Carly Simon’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
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.
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