Album Reviews
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"Duran Duran" (1981) by Duran Duran
The New Romantic forebearer gets its due on its 45th anniversary.
"The Queen is Dead" by the Smiths
The British indie rock classic celebrates its 40th anniversary.
“Reasonable Doubt” by Jay-Z
Hov's masterful debut gets its due for its 30th anniversary.
“So” by Peter Gabriel
A Top 10 1980s album turns 40.
“Coloring Book” by Chance the Rapper
A look back at an album that legitimately changed music.
“Stadium Arcadium” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
The smash hit comeback record turns 20 this week.
“Evil Empire” by Rage Against the Machine
A rap-rock classic turns 30.
“Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite” by Maxwell
One of the most luscious R&B albums of the 1990s.
“Ramones” by the Ramones
An essential punk rock turning point turns 50.
“Face Value” by Phil Collins
The British titan's solo debut turns 45.
“Master of Puppets” by Metallica
I look back at the greatest thrash metal album of all time.
“Tapestry” by Carole King
One of my favorite 1970s records turns 55 .
“Ain’t That Good News” by Sam Cooke
I revisit the tragic swan song from one of soul's greatest talents.
“Eyes of Love” by the Edge of Daybreak
I discuss a lesser-known vintage soul gem.
How the Watts Prophets Redefined Spoken Word and Invented Hip-Hop
I explore one of the most culturally significant albums of the 1960s.
“Moving Pictures” by Rush
The Canadian trio's commercial apex celebrates its 45th anniversary.
“Control” by Janet Jackson
One of the most important pop albums of the 1980s turns 40 (!).
Why "Anti" is Rihanna at Her Most Compelling
I revisit the Barbadian pop star's most personal release for its 10th anniversary.
“21” by Adele
I take a look at the legacy of one of pop's most surprising, unprecedented blockbusters.
Is "Station to Station" David Bowie's Most Intriguing Album?
I celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the Starman's most intriguing albums.
Why the Clash’s “Sandinista!” Deserves Way More Respect
I explore the multitudes contained in the British punk outfit’s monstrous 3 LP extravaganza.
“A Night at the Opera” by Queen
I take a closer look at the album that turned Queen into global superstars.
"Liquid Swords" by GZA
I go deep on one of the greatest hip-hop record of the 1990s.
Why "The Hissing of Summer Lawns" is Joni Mitchell's Best Album Ever
I delve into what's arguably Joni Mitchell's finest hour for its 50th anniversary.
“Stankonia” by Outkast
I revisit one of the most mind-blowing albums from my teenage tears.
“Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness:” the Defining Smashing Pumpkins Album
Let us harken back to the days when grunge morphed into something far more chaotic and poetic, in honor of the album's 30th anniversary.
“Kid A” by Radiohead
Looking back at one of the greatest WTF moments in music history,
Why "Rain Dogs" is Peak Tom Waits
I examine one of Tom Waits' most revered texts for its 40th anniversary.
Why "Remain in Light" is an Experimental New Wave Masterpiece
One of the best albums of the 80s turns 45.
Why "Hotter Than July" is an Underrated Stevie Wonder Gem
I explore Stevie Wonder’s first, deceptively complex, studio album of the 1980s.