Williams’ second studio affair is a precision-crafted tour de force, focused in its intent to present her talent not just as viable, but undeniable.
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Masterminded by The Purple One himself, The Time’s inaugural affair was an outlandish funk score swirling hedonism and braggadocio as yet unseen.
Read moreJoni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ Turns 50 | Anniversary Retrospective
The music industry is traditionally loath to put women in control of their sound and image, but Mitchell was very much in control of shaping her fourth studio affair.
Read moreChaka Khan’s ‘Destiny’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
‘Destiny’ is full of saturated colors, big brawny beats, exaggerated flourishes, skyscraper-tall pop-rock, and Khan’s voice dwarfs them all.
Read moreKenny Lattimore’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Kenny Lattimore’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
Contrary to the arguably more calculated aesthetics cultivated by his mid-‘90s contemporaries, Lattimore merely showed up as himself and brought his life with him, infusing it within his songs.
Read morePaula Abdul’s ‘Spellbound’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Amidst high expectations and intense scrutiny following her breakthrough 1988 debut LP ‘Forever Your Girl,’ Abdul—ever the consummate professional—delivered another gem with ‘Spellbound.’
Read moreLisa Fischer’s Debut (and Only) Studio Album ‘So Intense’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
At a time when many were transfixed by the newness of Mariah Carey’s whistle register notes, Fischer had access to the same range and could slip in and out of it gracefully, or lean into it powerfully.
Read moreAmel Larrieux’s ‘Morning’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
Album artwork designed by Mark Chappelle
On her third studio affair, Larrieux writes love and pain so well, both become pleasure. As with any set from her, each song encapsulates a feeling.
Read moreChaka Khan’s ‘What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me’ Turns 40 | Anniversary Retrospective
On her third solo studio affair, Khan wasn’t trying to be grand, wanton, or transcendent, but ironically, she proved that’s the quickest way to reach all three.
Read moreThe S.O.S. Band’s ‘Sands of Time’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
Mirroring its colorful, surrealist, Dale Wehlacz cover art, the group’s sixth studio affair represents fantasy, intimacy, class and grandeur.
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