By the time his second studio album dropped, Sir Mix-A-Lot had continued to mature as an artist without losing what made him memorable in the first place, improving his output in the process.
Read moreBette Midler’s ‘Thighs and Whispers’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
While ‘Thighs and Whispers’ may not be among Midler’s personal favorites, it serves as a playful interlude in her illustrious career that continues to be cherished to this day.
Read morePeople Under The Stairs’ ‘Carried Away’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
‘Carried Away’ arguably inspired PUTS to take total greater control of their careers. So while they continued to enjoy the party, this album taught them how to do so on their own terms.
Read moreMos Def’s Debut Solo Album ‘Black On Both Sides’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
On his debut solo LP, Mos Def implores his audience to be proactive in helping hip-hop music put its best foot forward, and he leads by example.
Read moreFleetwood Mac’s ‘Tusk’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary
Critical over-analysis be damned, ‘Tusk’ remains an immersive and fascinating listen, imperative for an expanded understanding and appreciation of the band’s musical history.
Read moreMos Def’s ‘The New Danger’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Mos Def’s second solo LP is one of hip-hop’s most ambitious presentations that finds him advancing his vintage freestyle type of delivery while charting new territory with his Black Jack Johnson rap/rock outfit.
Read moreKorn’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘Korn’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
The band’s debut album is the initial chapter of a chilling psychological horror franchise that fans still line up to stream and see live now, 30 years later.
Read moreBiz Markie’s ‘The Biz Never Sleeps’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
So much more than the ubiquitous hit single "Just a Friend," Biz Markie's second studio affair proved that he was more than capable of conceiving and releasing a product that demonstrated a wide array of talent.
Read moreIce-T’s ‘The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech… Just Watch What You Say!’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
Ice-T’s third studio affair proved that he was a warrior committed to fighting for free expression, while he remained unflinching in portraying the realities of street life.
Read moreKylie Minogue’s ‘Enjoy Yourself’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
A daunting follow-up project that Minogue very clearly didn’t shy away from throwing herself into, her second studio affair remains a great pop album thirty years on.
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