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50 Fantastic “Flying Solo” Albums | Corey Glover’s ‘Hymns’ (1998)

September 23, 2018 Terry Nelson

Editor’s Note: The Albumism staff has selected what we believe to be 50 fantastic first solo albums recorded by artists who departed—or simply took a temporary hiatus from—their respective groups, representing a varied cross-section of genres, styles and time periods. Click “Next Album” below to explore each album or view the full album index here.

COREY GLOVER | Hymns
LaFace (1998)
Selected by Terry Nelson


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If you came looking for an offshoot of Living Colour, well then you were in for a huge surprise. Corey Glover always had a big voice, but he managed to stretch himself on his debut album. His mixture of rock, soul and even gospel is very similar to that of The Family Stand, who not so coincidently co-produced the album. Check out this slept-on gem.

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