Mustafa Mines Emotional Depths on Resonant ‘Dunya’ | Album Review

October 12, 2024 Patrick Corcoran

Life weighs heavy on Mustafa, but the songs captured on ‘Dunya’ never feel overly gloomy thanks to the humanity that shines through at every turn.

Mustafa Triumphs with Revelatory, Emotionally Resonant Debut ‘When Smoke Rises’ | Album Review

June 12, 2021 Patrick Corcoran

Mustafa’s debut album offers an emotionally bold counterpoint to so much of the violent narrative that started with the blues and continued through musical traditions into rap music.

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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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