THIS ALBUM IS ME: Norm Hayes Selects Bananarama’s ‘Pop Life’

May 16, 2017 Albumism Staff

Universally known for their mega-hit singles “Cruel Summer” & “Venus,” Bananarama’s finest output may be 1991’s ‘Pop Life,’ as Norm Hayes suggests.

THIS ALBUM IS ME: Quentin Harrison Selects the Spice Girls’ ‘Spiceworld’

April 26, 2017 Albumism Staff

Nearly 20 years on, the Spice Girls’ second studio album continues to have a profound impact on Quentin, in more ways than one.

THIS ALBUM IS ME: Courtney Marie Andrews Selects The Band’s ‘The Last Waltz’

April 10, 2017 Albumism Staff

The mastermind behind ‘Honest Life,’ one of 2016’s most inspired albums, explores how The Band’s 1978 classic ‘The Last Waltz’ inspires her.

THIS ALBUM IS ME: Daryl McIntosh Selects Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s ‘Mecca And The Soul Brother’

November 11, 2016 Albumism Staff

“This Album is Me” is our new recurring feature that shines the spotlight squarely on YOU, our fellow music lovers, and the albums you love.

Tori Amos’ ‘Strange Little Girls’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Although the seed of ‘Strange Little Girls’ began with songs by men, it’s really in the end, as it always is with Tori Amos, all about the girls.

WC And The Maad Circle’s Debut Album ‘Ain’t A Damn Thang Changed’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The group’s debut LP may not be the best-known or most acclaimed album of hip-hop’s golden era, but its relevance and impact endure three-and-a-half decades later.

Nice & Smooth’s ‘Ain’t A Damn Thing Changed’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Greg Nice & Smooth B’s classic sophomore album reflects their multiple talents and represents a triumph of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts.