Elbow Soar to Stirring, Sanguine Heights on Exultant ‘Flying Dream 1’ | Album Review

November 20, 2021 Justin Chadwick

Elbow’s ninth studio album captures the quartet arguably in a less troubled, more grateful state of mind, taking stock of the brighter sides of life in 2021.

Elbow Craft Soliloquies for Our Troubled Times on Revelatory ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ | Album Review

November 7, 2019 Justin Chadwick

The nine songs contained therein give much-needed voice and validation to the wide spectra of emotions that currently keep our world—and our lives—spinning.

Elbow's ‘Little Fictions’ is a Triumph of Hope and the Human Spirit | Album Review

February 6, 2017 Justin Chadwick

The band’s seventh studio album reinforces the redemptive power of love & romance, with a valiant optimism, defiance, and sense of renewal throughout.

2nd II None’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘2nd II None’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The duo’s DJ Quik orchestrated debut LP features great production and brash attitude, which make the album an entertaining exercise overall.

Ginuwine’s Debut Album ‘Ginuwine… The Bachelor’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Ginuwine’s breakthrough debut was a remarkable achievement during a very competitive year for R&B albums, amidst notable releases by the likes of Aaliyah, Blackstreet, and Maxwell, among others.

Freestyle Fellowship’s Debut Album ‘To Whom It May Concern…’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Not just an LA underground classic, but a foundational record for a whole generation of emcees, ‘To Whom It May Concern’ continues to influence and inspire the contemporary hip-hop landscape.