Dayne’s sophomore LP embodies that age-old adage of “quality over quantity” and some of today’s younger artists would be wise to take heed of how easily Taylor Dayne achieved the feat.
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A testament to her artistic courage and enduring legacy, Streisand’s twenty-first studio affair highlights her capacity to seamlessly blend genres, creating a cohesive and captivating listening experience.
Read moreCommon’s ‘Resurrection’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The top-shelf lyricism and its creator’s attention to his craft displayed across ‘Resurrection’ has made it timeless, rightfully included among the greatest hip-hop albums ever made.
Read moreDe La Soul’s ‘The Grind Date’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
With their seventh full-length album, the legendary Long Island trio again demonstrated that they were committed to their craft and could still be iconoclasts.
Read moreThe Cranberries’ ‘No Need To Argue’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
With another strong set of songs, ‘No Need To Argue’ solidified the global success that its precursor ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?’ had primed its creators for.
Read moreThe Police’s ‘Reggatta de Blanc’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
A must-listen for fans of post-punk and new wave, The Police’s second studio affair defined the band’s ability to cross genres with ease while maintaining a distinctive identity.
Read moreLevel 42’s ‘True Colours’ Turns 40 | Album Anniversary
In which the author transports back to his teenage years and the warmth of familiarity to discover a newfound respect for the musicality of Level 42’s fifth album and accept his love for it.
Read moreParis’ ‘Guerrilla Funk’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Relative to Paris’ first two politically charged albums, ‘Guerrilla Funk’ finds the Bay Area emcee taking lyrical aim at less high-profile targets, but with his vitriol and passion fully intact.
Read moreTracy Chapman’s ‘Crossroads’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Whilst Chapman’s second LP may not have produced the same amount of commercial success as its predecessor, it most certainly is home to some of her finest and most profound work to date.
Read moreMC Lyte’s ‘Eyes On This’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Lyte’s lyrical abilities and confidence continued to expand with her second studio affair, as she showed no mercy towards those who dare step to her.
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