
Nineteen Years On, Joni Mitchell’s ‘Shine’ Sounds Less Like a Comeback and More Like a Prophecy
Joni Mitchell's 2007 album Shine is a serene, assured late-career statement — a quiet warning about war, greed, and time, delivered with new authority.


Joni Mitchell's 2007 album Shine is a serene, assured late-career statement — a quiet warning about war, greed, and time, delivered with new authority.

A review of Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells' 1964 duet album Together, a charming 27-minute set of love songs built on their chemistry.

A review of Marvin Gaye's 1964 jazz standards album, a curious detour that shows the singer out of his lane, with uneven results and a few bright spots.

Marvin Gaye's 1985 posthumous album 'Dream of a Lifetime' mixes unfinished funk experiments with classic soul, a fragmented document of a brilliant artist.

Marvin Gaye's 1966 album Moods of Marvin Gaye marks his transformation from hit-maker to icon, with standout singles and bold covers.

Marvin Gaye's 1965 tribute to Nat King Cole is a warm, overlooked gem. We review the album track by track and explain why it deserves a second listen.

Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye's 1973 album pairs two legends for a 31-minute pop record built on undeniable chemistry, strong singles, and light romance.

Marvin Gaye's 1981 album In Our Lifetime is a raw, fractured portrait of an artist at war with himself—messy, confrontational, and occasionally brilliant.

Marvin Gaye's posthumous album Vulnerable is a quiet, intimate portrait of the soul legend crooning standards with restraint and raw emotion.

Marvin Gaye's 1968 album In the Groove is an uneven but thrilling set, anchored by the towering 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' and his remarkable vocal range.

Marvin Gaye's 1978 divorce album Here, My Dear was a commercial flop, but now it's hailed as a raw, ambitious masterpiece. Our review explains why.

Marvin Gaye's 1976 album I Want You is a study in slow heat and intimacy, trading protest for personal longing in a tight 38-minute set.
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