‘The Tipping Point’ might not have been what fans envisioned a Roots album to be in 2004, but even a “pop” album by the legendary crew is better than most albums by other artists.
Read moreAbove the Law’s ‘Uncle Sam’s Curse’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
Unlike its precursor (1993’s ‘Black Mafia Life’), which relied heavily on sampled material, the group’s third album makes more frequent use of live instrumentation.
Read moreGloria Estefan’s Debut Solo Album ‘Cuts Both Ways’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Cuts Both Ways’ both reaffirmed Estefan’s ability as a solo singer and established her as a brilliant songwriter with incredible capabilities, penning seven of the album’s ten tracks.
Read moreThe B-52’s’ Eponymous Debut Album ‘The B-52’s’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective
The band’s debut LP is an intoxicating mix of kitsch, camp, and clever lyrics, all combining to convey the feeling of being in a ‘50s sci-fi/surf movie with danceable music.
Read moreHard 2 Obtain’s Debut Album ‘Ism & Blues’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
An excellent album, ‘Ism & Blues’ exemplifies the no gimmicks approach that emcees and crews signed to major labels could still take during the mid ’90s.
Read moreMIND THE GAPS: Five Great Songs Missing from Kylie Minogue's ‘Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection’
Check out our picks for five deserving songs missing from Kylie Minogue’s ‘Step Back In Time: The Definitive Collection,’ and let us know which songs you would have added to the final track list.
Read moreThe Time’s ‘Ice Cream Castle’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
A collection of killer funk-pop that would help shape The Time’s live performances, ‘Ice Cream Castle’ is an essential part of the ‘Purple Rain’ tapestry expertly woven by Prince.
Read moreParliament’s ‘Up For The Down Stroke’ Turns 45 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Up For The Down Stroke’ was a wildly successful first step for the re-imagined Parliament, whose renaissance would continue through the rest of the ’70s.
Read moreFlorence + The Machine’s Debut Album ‘Lungs’ Turns 10 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Lungs’ formally (and thankfully) introduced the world to the charismatic Florence Welch, whose powerful voice calls upon the past and yet is entirely entrenched in the present.
Read moreThe Jacksons’ ‘Victory’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
Not as cohesive as its precursor albums and without the main driving force of Michael at the helm, ‘Victory’ was pulled in different directions yielding different degrees of musical success.
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