‘Batman’ is still the oddity in the Prince canon, which is a shame, as so many of its songs should have had a bigger life outside of the confines of the Batcave.
Read moreNeneh Cherry’s Debut Album ‘Raw Like Sushi’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Across her debut album, Cherry focuses on the inner workings of relationships and self-identity, and casts her eyes beyond her block to a broader social consciousness.
Read moreSheila E.’s Debut Album ‘The Glamorous Life’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
Upon its release, ‘The Glamorous Life’ signaled the arrival of a singular, multidimensional talent whose growing stature was further cemented by the endorsement of one Prince Rogers Nelson.
Read moreMoby’s ‘Play’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
With his once-ubiquitous fifth studio affair, Moby manages to weave a rich tapestry of sounds that pays homage to the past while forging a path towards the future.
Read moreColdplay’s ‘Ghost Stories’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
The band’s sixth studio affair reinforces their penchant for juxtaposing idealism in the lyrics with heavier arrangements and building uplifting melodies around melancholy observations.
Read moreMichael Jackson’s ‘Xscape’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
The title track’s haunting line “When I go / This problem world won’t bother me no more” lingers with extra gravitas and highlights how even in death, Jackson isn’t allowed to rest.
Read moreSimple Minds’ ‘Street Fighting Years’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
With their eighth studio affair, Simple Minds honed its stadium-filling sound and even pushed against it with a mix of smoother rock sensibilities and acoustic ambitions.
Read morePrince’s ‘Musicology’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Much like ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ many years before it, ‘Musicology’ was a little more of a concerted effort by Prince to remind a wider audience of just how good he is.
Read moreBlur’s ‘13’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
With their heartbreak inspired sixth studio affair, the band expanded their horizons with a move into more experimental and introspective territories.
Read moreDepeche Mode’s ‘101’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
The live elements of Gahan’s vocals, the occasional twang of Gore’s guitar moments, and the excitement of the crowd is what carries ‘101’ and makes it a fun and enjoyable listen.
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