Barbra Streisand released her twenty-first studio album ‘Wet’ 45 years ago in October 1979 | Read our tribute by Matthew Hocter + listen to the album here: album.ink/BStreisandWet

Barbra Streisand’s ‘Wet’ Turns 45 | Album Anniversary

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 experi...

With Lynda Dawn’s new project ‘11th Hour’ set for release this week, the charismatic British soul singer-songwriter sat down with Albumism’s Patrick Corcoran to discuss the inspiration behind the EP, her musical upbringing, and much more. Visit album.ink/LyndaDawnInt to read the full interview.

At the 11th Hour: A Conversation with Lynda Dawn | Interview

“Music has done wonderful things in my life and helped me in so many situations,” Dawn confides. “It’s quite a sacred thing.”

Common released his second studio album ‘Resurrection’ (1994) 30 years ago this week | Visit album.ink/CommonRsrrctn to listen to the album + read our tribute by Jesse Ducker

Common’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.

De La Soul released their seventh studio album ‘The Grind Date’ (2004) 20 years ago this week | Read our tribute by Jesse Ducker + listen to the album here: album.ink/delasoulTGD

De 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.

The Cranberries released their second studio album ‘No Need To Argue’ (1994) 30 years ago this week | Read our tribute by Justin Chadwick + listen to the album here: album.ink/cranberriesNNTA

The 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.

The Police released their second studio album ‘Regatta de Blanc’ (1979) 45 years ago this week! Visit album.ink/thepoliceRDB to listen to the album, watch the official videos + explore our anniversary tribute by Terry Nelson.

The 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.

Level 42 released their fifth studio album ‘True Colours’ (1984) 40 years ago this week | Visit album.ink/Level42TC to listen to the album + read our tribute by Patrick Corcoran

Level 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.

Paris released his third studio album ‘Guerrilla Funk’ (1994) 30 years ago this week | Read our tribute by Ben Pedroche + listen to the album here: album.ink/GuerrillaFunk

Paris’ ‘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.

Tracy Chapman released her second studio album ‘Crossroads’ (1989) 35 years ago this week | Visit album.ink/TCCrossroads to listen to the album + read our tribute by Matthew Hocter

Tracy 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.

Produced by Q-Tip, LL Cool J’s superb new album ‘The FORCE’ expands the musical legacies of both artists, establishing that they are willing to challenge themselves, rather than rest on their respective laurels. Visit album.ink/LLCoolJTheForce to read Jesse Ducker’s review + listen to the album.

LL Cool J Returns to the Mic Reinvigorated with ‘The FORCE’ | Album Review

The lengthy process to complete the album does not appear to have affected its quality, as it’s the best LL Cool J project to surface in nearly three-and-a-half decades.