Khan’s inaugural solo effort marked the freedom of a seasoned chanteuse who had already arrived on the promise and power of her most transcendent instrument: her voice.
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In all measures, and relative to the rest of her prolific discography, ‘Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky)’ presents Aretha Franklin at her most esoteric.
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The Oakland music heroes’ terrific third album solidified their standing as soul music’s defining revivalists, and its rewards were sweet.
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With one listen to his final studio album, there’s little doubt that Hathaway was in the midst of an envelope-pushing space, deepening every fiber of his reach and groove.
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Compared to its immediate predecessors, ‘Lady Soul’ is a more refined, yet eclectic rendering of Franklin’s deep soul underpinning.
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The album’s enduring artistic merit has been marveled in contemporary R&B circles by several of its key figures, including Erykah Badu & Mary J. Blige.
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A product of the ‘80s black crossover explosion, ‘Midnight Love’ holds together so well because of Gaye’s indelible vocal mastery.
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Where their debut LP showcased smidges of the group’s promise, their follow-up effort ‘All This Love’ represented their breakthrough moment.
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In every way, Flack and Hathaway epitomized the very essence of black love, right at the height of the Black Power movement.
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Without a doubt, ‘People…Hold On’ (1972) is Kendricks’ greatest album and one of the best recordings Motown ever released.
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