The S.O.S. Band’s ‘Sands of Time’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary

April 5, 2026 Mark Chappelle

Mirroring its colorful, surrealist, Dale Wehlacz cover art, the group’s sixth studio affair represents fantasy, intimacy, class and grandeur.

Massive Attack’s Debut Album ‘Blue Lines’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

April 4, 2026 Justin Chadwick

Massive Attack Debut Album Blue Lines Turns 35

A mélange of various sonic inspirations, the Bristol crew’s debut proved a vital blueprint for the rise of British dance music toward the end of the 20th century.

Faithless’ Debut Album ‘Reverence’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

April 3, 2026 Justin Chadwick

Beginning with ‘Reverence’ and throughout their prolific career, UK dance music legends Faithless have consistently crafted music with a heart, soul & conscience.

Lenny Kravitz’s ‘Mama Said’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

March 29, 2026 Christopher A. Daniel

Kravitz’s soul-baring, reverential sophomore album exemplifies how seriously the singer-songwriter takes his craft and admiration for his musical predecessors.

Maxwell’s Debut Album ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

March 28, 2026 Patrick Corcoran

Maxwell Debut Album Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Turns 30

In the face of an onslaught of hip-hop inflected R&B during the mid-1990s, Maxwell’s debut album provided an antidote to the bristling hubris and machismo that threatened to take over.

Ghostface Killah's 'Fishscale' Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

March 28, 2026 Jesse Ducker

Featuring some of Ghostface’s all-time best material, the Wu-Tang Clan vet’s fifth full-length affair feels deeper and more rewarding two decades after its release.

Pete Yorn’s Debut Album ‘musicforthemorningafter’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

March 21, 2026 Justin Chadwick

Pete Yorn Debut Album musicforthemorningafter Turns 25

A self-assured mélange of rock, folk, and pop, with electronic flourishes and catchy hooks throughout, Yorn’s 2001 debut LP still sounds as refreshing as ever.

India.Arie’s Debut Album ‘Acoustic Soul’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

March 21, 2026 Daryl McIntosh

India.Arie Debut Album Acoustic Soul Turns 25

An early aural and lyrical manifestation of the now-common term “Black Girl Magic,” Arie’s dynamic debut formally introduced the world to a refreshing voice that empowers and endears.

Gorillaz’ Eponymous Debut Album ‘Gorillaz’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

March 21, 2026 Terry Nelson

Side projects tend to go off the rails, but the Gorillaz universe created by Albarn and Hewlett succeeded because they developed an immersive experience to go along with the music.

Busta Rhymes’ Debut Solo Album ‘The Coming’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

March 20, 2026 Daryl McIntosh

Boastful and colorful with a palpably celebratory feel, Busta Rhymes’ inaugural solo album injected some much-needed fun and spirit in hip-hop of the mid ‘90s.

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.