Album Reviews
214 reviews, newest first. Page 7 of 8.
“Spirit of Eden” by Talk Talk
Celebrating the post-rock masterpiece for its upcoming 35th anniversary.
"Guts" by Olivia Rodrigo
A worthy follow-up to the pop star's phenomenal debut.
“Oh Me Oh My” by Lonnie Holley
An atmospheric, soulful alternative gem.
“Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?” by McKinley Dixon
A searing, poetic portrait of the Black experience in America,
“Ballads” by the John Coltrane Quartet
Records for Lovers Week concludes with romantic jazz best enjoyed after dimming the lights.
“I’m Still in Love With You” by Al Green
Records for Lovers Week rolls on with one of soul music's most seductive personalities.
“Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!” by Frank Sinatra
Records for Lovers Week continues with some Sinatra, because of course.
“Brown Sugar” by D’Angelo
Records for Lovers Week continues with one of the sexiest R&B records ever released.
“I’m Your Man” by Leonard Cohen
Records for Lovers Week kicks off with an oddball 80s dissertation on romance.
“Parallel Lines” by Blondie
Today marks the 45th anniversary of this pop mainstay.
“Strictly Business” by EPMD
Today marks the 35th anniversary of this hip-hop juggernaut.
“Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
The record that gave us the greatest bedroom anthem ever turns 50 today!
“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” by Lauryn Hill
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of hip-hop's best-ever debuts.
“Songs in the Key of Life” by Stevie Wonder
70s week concludes with one of the greatest albums of all time, period.
“Journey In Satchidananda” by Alice Coltrane
70s week continues with the ultimate expression of cosmic spirituality.
“The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” by Traffic
70s week continues with a legendary blend of rock, folk, and jazz.
“Low” by David Bowie
70s week continues with the gold standard in alt-rock experimentation.
“Celia & Johnny” by Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco
Kicking off a week celebrating the best of the 70s with a BANG!
“The Dark Knight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” by Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard
It's already been 15 years since this one dropped??
"Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A
Today marks the 35th anniversary of gangsta rap's Big Bang moment.
“3+3” by The Isley Brothers
Another stellar 50th anniversary to celebrate!
“Innervisions” by Stevie Wonder
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a monumental soul music achievement.
“Scaring the Hoes” by JPEG Mafia & Danny Brown
An eccentric hip-hop outing from two of the genre's most intriguing voices.
“New York Dolls” by New York Dolls
This highly influential punk-rock LP turns 50 today!
“Kill ‘Em All” by Metallica
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of a game-changing metal record.
“Hive Mind” by The Internet
Today's the 5th anniversary of a modern-day R&B and soul/funk masterclass.
“Boy in Da Corner” by Dizzee Rascal
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of hip-hop's most enduring 21st-century releases.
“More Songs About Buildings and Food” by Talking Heads
Revisiting this alternative classic for its 45th anniversary.
Saturday Night Fever Original Soundtrack [Game-Changers]
The inaugural essay in my new Game-Changers series dives deep into the runaway disco success story.
“Toni Braxton” by Toni Braxton
Today marks the 30th anniversary of a standout R&B debut.