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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.
CLAY TRIBUNE / THE ARCHIVE
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Album Reviews6/10
Prince’s ‘For You’: A One-Man Band’s Ambitious, Unedited Opening Statement
Prince's 1978 debut is an uneven but dazzling display of a 19-year-old's talent. We review the sprawling album, its best tracks, and its promise.
Album Reviews7/10
Stevie Wonder Plays Nearly Every Note Himself on ‘Characters,’ and ‘Skeletons’ Proves He Didn’t Need Help: 7/10
Stevie Wonder's 1987 solo album 'Characters' is a flawed, ambitious statement. Read our track-by-track review, from the classic 'Skeletons' to the filler.
Album Reviews7/10
Marvin Gaye Drops the Jazz Act and Works the Motown Line on ‘That Stubborn Kinda’ Fellow’ — 7/10
Marvin Gaye's 1963 pivot finds the singer embracing a hit-making formula with confidence, yielding radio-ready soul classics like 'Stubborn Kind of Fellow.'
Album Reviews7/10
63 Years On, the Beach Boys’ Third LP Shows Brian Wilson’s Production Outpacing His Lyrics
The Beach Boys' 1963 album Surfer Girl marks Brian Wilson's first solo production, blending surf pop with studio craft. A transitional record worth hearing.