O.C. released his debut album âWord...Lifeâ (1994) 30 years ago this week | Read our tribute by Jesse Ducker + listen to the album here: album.ink/OCWordLife
With his debut LP, O.C. emerged as a singular talent and began a career that continues to produce quality work, despite the household name status he deserves continuing to elude him.
Lady Gagaâs new album âHarlequinâ is a bold and unconventional exploration of the human psyche, diving deep into the chaotic mind of a character grappling with love, loss, and the intoxicating allure of madness. Visit album.ink/LGHarlequin to read Matthew Hocterâs review + listen to the album.
âHarlequinâ is a beautifully executed album that allows Gaga to delve into and display her understanding of music at a holistic level, refusing to be confined to just one genre.
Melanie C released her debut solo album âNorthern Starâ (1999) 25 years ago this week | Read our tribute by Quentin Harrison + listen to the album here: album.ink/MelanieCns
Chisholmâs vocal performances, full of a resonance and feeling, hint that the creation of her debut collection had set off deeply personal changes within her.
Sir Mix-A-Lot released his second studio album âSeminarâ (1989) 35 years ago this week | Visit album.ink/SirMixALotSem to listen to the album + read our tribute by Jesse Ducker
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.
Bette Midler released her fifth studio album âThighs and Whispersâ (1979) 45 years ago this week | Read our tribute by Matthew Hocter + listen to the album here: album.ink/BetteMidlerTAW
While âThighs and Whispersâ may not be among Midlerâs personal favorites, it serves as a playful interlude in her illustrious career that continues to be cherished to this day.
With songs of love and loss, Mustafaâs introspective new album âDunyaâ finds him grappling with lifeâs struggles and the shifting sands of his existence. Visit album.ink/MustafaDunya to read Patrick Corcoranâs review + listen to the album.
Life weighs heavy on Mustafa, but the songs captured on âDunyaâ never feel overly gloomy thanks to the humanity that shines through at every turn.
With her band in perfect sync juxtaposed with sweeping and dramatic string arrangements, Nubya Garciaâs new album âOdysseyâ offers testament to her already substantial, but exponentially growing abilities. Visit album.ink/NGarciaOdyssey to read Patrick Corcoranâs â â â â â review + listen to the album.
The uniting thread that runs throughout âOdysseyâ is the presence of memorable riffs and phrases that stick long in the memory, providing the hook to lure in the listener.
In a year rife with Bluâs musical triumphs, âLove (the) Ominous Worldâ is his crown jewel and another outstanding entry for his ongoing creative partnership with Exile. Visit album.ink/BluExileLTOW to read Jesse Duckerâs review + listen to the album.
Revealing an inkling of what things may come, âLove (the) Ominous Worldâ should leave every hip-hop fan eager to see the duo continue on their musical journey together.
Happy 20th Anniversary to Mos Def's second studio album âThe New Dangerâ originally released October 12, 2004 | Visit album.ink/mosdefTND to read our tribute by Daryl McIntosh + listen to the album
Mos Defâs second solo LP is one of hip-hopâs most ambitious presentations that finds him advancing his vintage freestyle type of delivery while charting new territory with his Black Jack Johnson rap/r...
Happy 45th Anniversary to Fleetwood Mac's twelfth studio album âTuskâ originally released October 12, 1979 | Read our tribute by Justin Chadwick + listen to the album here: album.ink/FMTusk
Critical over-analysis be damned, âTuskâ remains an immersive and fascinating listen, imperative for an expanded understanding and appreciation of the bandâs musical history.