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An immaculate combination of ballads—often wrongfully overlooked—and energetic, danceable up-tempo singles, the trio’s successful sixth studio affair afforded them household name status.
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The Clash's debut album feels massively relevant today, standing out as a musical pillar and source of inspiration to take action for the social change we all want to see.
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The Dead’s debut album provides a glimpse into their formative years, sealing their exceptional blueprint sound on the front line of the mid-60s counterculture.
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Green’s classic fourth LP showcases just how adept he is at articulating every nuance of human emotions with his voice alone, with such unprecedented emphasis, intensity, and credibility.
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Historically and autobiographically, ‘Someday My Prince Will Come’ is rich in magnitude and stands as one of the most relevant testaments to Miles Davis’ forging influence.
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On their inaugural LP, Debbie Harry and crew were still discovering and settling into their blueprint sound, which subsequently propelled them to superstar status.
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Jackson’s commitment to musical experimentation resulted in an ingeniously rhythmic album, arguably his most creative and captivating record within his storied repertoire.
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