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Stoically silent through most of the years preceding the release of his ninth studio album, Jackson answered his critics in the best way he knew: through his music.
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Relative to its precursor (1993’s ‘Debut’), ‘Post’ captures the sound of discovery and journey—less looking out as an astute anthropological observer, and more living out, getting in amongst it.
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With their third studio affair, Coldplay delivered a flawed but fascinating masterwork that continues to resonate two decades later.
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Maitreya’s multi-dimensional fourth studio affair builds on the soul of his debut, adding in dashes of his more Avant Garde works. It’s eclectic, sure, but not to the point of being disorienting.
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Where Sting’s muse led on his debut solo LP was quite a departure from what we had expected from his days with The Police, as he strove to be taken more seriously as both a musician and lyricist.
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‘The ArchAndroid’ unfolds not just as a collection of songs but rather as a musical tale, a cinematic experience to hear with your ears and visualize with your mind.
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A phase of personal turmoil culminated in a stint in rehab that offered clarity and a renewed sense of creativity that had previously eluded a newly inspired Trent Reznor.
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‘Around The World In A Day’ took shape as Prince’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’—an album exploring musical styles and influences in an unexpected way.
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