50 Fantastic “Flying Solo” Albums | Lou Reed’s ‘Lou Reed’ (1972)

September 23, 2018 Sarah Paolantonio

Our staff has selected 50 notable debut solo albums by artists who either said farewell to their respective groups or simply took a temporary hiatus from the fold.

100 Most Dynamic Debut Albums: The Velvet Underground’s ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’ (1967)

September 7, 2017 Justin Chadwick

Though thousands of excellent first albums have been recorded, our team has weighed in on the 100 most dynamic debuts of all time.

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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.

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