The significance of Withers’ debut LP stems from both the excellence of its standout tracks and the cohesive sensibility that ties the entire album together.
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Being a great emcee takes practice and perseverance, and J-Live started down the right path early with his 2001 debut LP.
Read moreDave Matthews Band’s ‘Crash’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
More confident, sophisticated, and varied than its precursor ‘Under the Table and Dreaming,’ ‘Crash’ remains DMB’s greatest studio achievement to date.
Read moreLisa Fischer’s Debut (and Only) Studio Album ‘So Intense’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
At a time when many were transfixed by the newness of Mariah Carey’s whistle register notes, Fischer had access to the same range and could slip in and out of it gracefully, or lean into it powerfully.
Read moreBeastie Boys’ Final Studio Album ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part Two’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Though the trio never got to take a proper final musical bow, their final statement together is very good on its own terms.
Read moreThe Coup’s ‘Pick A Bigger Weapon’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
The Coup’s fifth studio album showcases the group’s ability to forge new ground, both as musicians and lyricists, creating their most adventurous full-length to that point.
Read moreBruce Springsteen’s ‘We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Springsteen’s recent treatment of politics as an endeavor that shines a light on what is possible, rather than despair at what has been lost, can be traced back to these three nights in his living room.
Read moreGnarls Barkley’s Debut Album ‘St. Elsewhere’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green’s diverse musical catalogs and histories primed them perfectly for their inventive collaboration as Gnarls Barkley.
Read moreJanet Jackson’s ‘All For You’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
‘All For You’ captures a playful, sexy Janet, ready to have fun and relish in some female empowerment. And she delivers.
Read moreThe Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ Turns 55 | Album Anniversary
Terry Nelson examines how 1971's ‘Sticky Fingers’ simultaneously offers a loving nod to the Stones' bluesy past and foreshadows their hazy drug-fueled future.
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