Emily King’s ‘Special Occasion’ Celebrates the Vitality and Vicissitudes of Love | Album Review

May 10, 2023 Mark Chappelle

Ostensibly, Emily King and Jeremy Most’s final act as a duo was to craft a spectacular, textured elegy to their union. Tragedy aside, ‘Special Occasion’ is an undeniable triumph.

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The ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Soundtrack Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

The soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s masterpiece succeeds as an independent listen specifically because it offers a collage of, and meditation on, the emotions the film has already wrought.

Originoo Gunn Clappaz’ Debut Album ‘Da Storm’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

An extremely potent entry that went a long way in further establishing Boot Camp Clik’s legend, O.G.C.’s debut album exemplifies the hard-hitting, gimmick-free ethos of East Coast hip-hop during the 1990s.

Organized Konfusion’s Eponymous Debut Album 'Organized Konfusion' Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

‘Organized Konfusion’ is an endlessly enthralling head trip of an album and one of the finest specimens of pure, unfettered hip-hop you’ll ever hear.

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