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Dangerous Review: Jackson Refuses One Lane and Mostly Succeeds
Review of Michael Jackson's 1991 album Dangerous, covering its bold fusion of funk, rock, and balladry, with standout tracks and lasting impact.
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Album Reviews9/10
Off The Wall Review: Jackson’s Solo Debut Still Sets the Dancefloor Standard
A detailed review of Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, focusing on the 2nd Japanese Pressing's mastering quality and the album's enduring brilliance.
Album Reviews6/10
Michael Jackson’s ‘Ben’: A Young Singer’s First Solo Statement, Worth Hearing for One Track
Michael Jackson's 1972 solo album 'Ben' shows his remarkable voice carrying uneven material, with the title track a classic and the rest mostly filler.
Album Reviews6/10
‘Forever, Michael’: Michael Jackson’s Sincere, Well-Sung Ballad Collection Earns a Solid 6/10
A 16-year-old Michael Jackson proves his vocal maturity on this 1975 transitional album, even as the dated Motown arrangements lag behind his growth.
Album Reviews7/10
The Clash Traded Scrappy Noise for Studio Shine on Give ‘Em Enough Rope
The Clash's second album traded raw punk for studio polish. A 1978 record caught between ambition and energy, with 'Stay Free' as its classic core.
Album Reviews9/10
The Clash Review: 34 Minutes of Raw, Angry Punk Still Hit Hard
The Clash's 1977 debut is a raw, urgent punk document of London's discontent — 34 minutes of speed, spit, and social fire that still resonates.
Album Reviews8/10
The Clash Traded Punk Purity for Stadium Pop on Combat Rock — and Made It Work
Combat Rock is the Clash's odd, confident commercial breakthrough — a tense mix of radio hits, jagged experiments, and political fury that still rocks.
Sandinista!: The Great Songs Outweigh the Triple Album’s Excess
The Clash's Sandinista! was a messy, ambitious triple album that baffled fans in 1980 but now looks prescient. A reassessment of its excess and achievement.
Album Reviews4/10
Smothered Pop: How Come’s 1994 Experiment Sacrifices Entertainment for Artifice
Prince's 1994 album Come is a dark, explicit, experimental challenge that smothers pop instincts for a strange, tense listen. Our full review.
Album Reviews7/10
Prince’s ‘Slaughterhouse’ Unearths Ten Fan-Club Outtakes, and Three of Them Actually Work
A track-by-track review of Prince's 2004 fan-club release, a messy sketchbook of outtakes with three standout tracks worth hearing.