Amidst high expectations and intense scrutiny following her breakthrough 1988 debut LP ‘Forever Your Girl,’ Abdul—ever the consummate professional—delivered another gem with ‘Spellbound.’
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Contrary to the arguably more calculated aesthetics cultivated by his mid-‘90s contemporaries, Lattimore merely showed up as himself and brought his life with him, infusing it within his songs.
Read moreKMD’s Debut Album ‘Mr. Hood’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
An underappreciated early ‘90s gem, KMD’s debut LP remains an intriguing musical artifact for many reasons, not least of which is that it introduces the lyrical gifts of Zev Love X (a.k.a. the late MF DOOM).
Read moreIce-T’s ‘O.G. Original Gangster’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Sprawling and ambitious in scope, the album’s themes and ideas are still pertinent in our current cultural climate, and its lyricism and musicality are timeless.
Read moreGeorge Michael’s ‘Older’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
With his third solo album, Michael allowed himself to deep dive into an emotional whirlpool of experimentation, where new sounds were implemented and his artistry was challenged.
Read moreGrace Jones’ ‘Nightclubbing’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
A genre-fluid, head-bobbing bundle of coolness, Jones' fifth studio album is a decadent, tasty meal of wide-ranging musical flavors.
Read moreRoy Ayers Ubiquity’s ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Turns 50 | Album Anniversary
Decades later, the ‘Sunshine’ still shines and it always will. Certainly, we have Mr. Ayers’ evolution to thank for it all.
Read moreChubb Rock’s ‘The One’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Known for his commanding stature on the mic, both in vocal tone and overall presence, Chubb Rock’s third studio album is the best in his catalogue and one where he utilizes all of the weapons in his arsenal.
Read moreThe Cure’s ‘Wild Mood Swings’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
A vibrant mix of stylistic detours and narrative departures, The Cure’s tenth studio album channels a refreshing curiosity for the possibilities of life.
Read moreDr. Octagon’s Debut Album ‘Dr. Octagonecologyst’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Kool Keith’s deranged yet dynamic debut solo album still stands as a landmark in surreal hip-hop and one of the most influential underground releases in hip-hop’s history.
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