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Ice Cube’s AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted was a pivotal cry for social justice
After NWA, Ice Cube took a step in an entirely new direction.
Yo La Tengo’s I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One set a benchmark in indie rock
At 20, the New Jersey trio's classic album remains a high water mark for indie rock.
Atari Teenage Riot’s Burn, Berlin, Burn! started a digital hardcore riot
The German trio's U.S. compilation might have been the most punk album of the '90s.
Elliott Smith’s either/or is a statement of artistic freedom and cautious optimism
There's real emotion on Elliott Smith's landmark 1997 album; there's also a musical genius having fun.
Heatmiser’s ‘Mic City Sons’ built a bridge to Elliott Smith’s solo albums
How an ending for an underrated band segued into the rise of a great solo artist.
Nebraska: How Suicide influenced Bruce Springsteen’s dark masterpiece
At the peak of Bruce Springsteen‘s Born in the U.S.A. fame in 1984, he appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone, clad in signature denim and leather, and a red bandana wrapped around his forehead. He looked every bit the rock star behind the year’s best-selling album, and over time eventually sold 15 million copies […]
How Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt launched a hip-hop legacy
“Who do you think you are? Baby one day, you’ll be a star…” Jay Z began his rapping career in the late ’80s, but it took a long time before he’d garner the attention of any labels. Here was a kid from Brooklyn’s Marcy Gardens Projects who dealt drugs for a living and sold his […]
Hall of Fame: David Bowie’s Station to Station
A look back at an innovative transitional album on its 40th anniversary.
24 Track Loop: The sound art of This Heat
Unraveling This Heat's discography.
Hall of Fame: Swans – White Light from the Mouth of Infinity
A look at a powerful reclamation of artistic vision, 25 years later.
Hall of Fame: The Pharcyde – Labcabincalifornia
A critical and commercial disappointment; a hip-hop classic.
Hall of Fame: Brian Eno – Another Green World
A look back at an album that changed music forever, on the year of its 40th anniversary.
Hall of Fame: Little Brother – The Minstrel Show
Hanif Abdurraqib takes a look at the Little Brother The Minstrel Show legacy, and its importance in hip-hop.
Hall of Fame : The Replacements – Tim
A look back at the band's classic album on its 30th anniversary, just as the band bows out again.
Hall of Fame: Genesis – Duke
One of the last best Genesis performances before they fully went pop.
Hall of Fame: Broadcast – The Noise Made by People
As Broadcast's stunning debut turns 15, we look back on what made it magic.
Hall of Fame: Talking Heads – Fear of Music
On its 35th anniversary, we revisit the classic third album by Talking Heads.
Hall of Fame: Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique
The Beastie Boys' classic album turns 25, making it a perfect time to look back at what makes it a masterpiece.
Hall of Fame: Constantines – Shine a Light
The Toronto band's classic sophomore album enters Treble's hallowed halls on its 11th anniversary, and as the band returns to the stage.
Hall of Fame: Weezer – Weezer
Giovanni Martinez takes a look back at Weezer's famed Blue Album on its 20th anniversary.