Released 1971
First Light
Freddie HubbardReviewing Freddie Hubbard’s First Light Album
The jazz genre has been around for centuries and has evolved over time. Every era has its style that defines it. Howe…
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Released 1997
First Light
Paul HardcastleListening guide: Paul Hardcastle's First Light
First Light- Album Overview Paul Hardcastle's "First Light," released in 1985, is a seminal work that marked a signif…
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Released 2019
First Love
Pauline HerrOne week with First Love: thoughts on Pauline Herr
First Love- Album Overview Pauline Herr's debut album, "First Love," released in 2021, marks a significant entry into…
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Released 2001
First Love
YirumaFirst impressions of Yiruma – First Love
First Love- Album Overview Yiruma's "First Love," released in 2001, is a poignant expression of emotion and artistry …
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Released 1977
First Meditations (for Quartet)
John ColtraneReview of John Coltrane – First Meditations (for Quartet)
First Meditations (for Quartet)- Album Overview Released in 1965, "First Meditations (for Quartet)" captures an essen…
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Released 1986
First Meeting
Charlie HadenListening guide: Charlie Haden's First Meeting
First Meeting- Album Overview "First Meeting," released in 1999, is an extraordinary collaboration between legendary …
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Released 2004
First Narrows
LoscilCheck the vibes: Loscil – First Narrows
First Narrows- Album Overview "First Narrows," released in 2022, marks a significant addition to the discography of C…
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Released 1976
First of All
PussycatHow Pussycat shaped the sound of First of All
First of All- Album Overview The album "First of All" by the Dutch band Pussycat was released in 1976, marking a sign…
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Released 2005
First Place Again
Paul DesmondInside First Place Again by Paul Desmond
First Place Again- Album Overview "First Place Again" is a landmark album by the renowned jazz saxophonist Paul Desmo…
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Released 1993
First Rays of the New Rising Sun
Jimi HendrixExploring the sound of Jimi Hendrix-First Rays of the New Rising Sun: First Rays of the New Rising Sun
Album overview Released posthumously in 1971, "First Rays of the New Rising Sun" is a remarkable compilation that sho…
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Released 2017
First Rehearsal Tapes
SuicideOne week with First Rehearsal Tapes: thoughts on Suicide
First Rehearsal Tapes- Album Overview Released in 1977, "First Rehearsal Tapes" by the influential duo Suicide is a c…
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Released 14
First Sessions
Hall & OatesHall & Oates – First Sessions: a sonic journey
First Sessions- Album Overview Hall & Oates' "First Sessions," released in 2023, is a retrospective compilation that …
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Released 1990
First Song
Charlie HadenInside First Song by Charlie Haden-First Song
Album overview Charlie Haden, an iconic figure in the world of jazz, released "First Song" in 1996 on the Verve Recor…
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Released 1970
First Step
FacesA Critical Review of the Album: First Step by Faces
Faces, the British rock band formed in 1969, was a powerhouse of talent at their height. Comprised of Ronnie Lane, Ia…
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Released 2000
First Steps
Kerri ChandlerFirst Steps: exploring the world of Kerri Chandler
First Steps- Album Overview Kerri Chandler's "First Steps," released in 2021, marks a significant moment in the evolu…
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Released 2016
First Steps
Two FeetThe evolution of Two Feet in First Steps
First Steps- Album Overview "First Steps" is the debut studio album by the American musician Two Feet, released on Au…
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Released 1969
First Take
Roberta FlackRoberta Flack returns with First Take
First Take- Album Overview Released in 1969, "First Take" is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Rob…
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Released 1998
First Thangs
ParliamentWhy Parliament's First Thangs matters
First Thangs- Album Overview Released on October 5, 2023, "First Thangs" marks a significant entry in the discography…
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Released 2000
First There Was Emptiness
RacebannonRacebannon – First There Was Emptiness: track-by-track perspective
First There Was Emptiness- Album Overview "First There Was Emptiness," released in 2001, is a notable album by the In…
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Released 2000
First There Was The Emptiness
RacebannonCheck the vibes: Racebannon – First There Was The Emptiness
First There Was The Emptiness- Album Overview "First There Was The Emptiness," released in 2001, marks a pivotal mome…
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Released 1971
First Time In Japan
Pink FloydWhy Pink Floyd's First Time In Japan matters
First Time In Japan- Album Overview Released in 1972, "First Time In Japan" is a pivotal live album from the legendar…
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Released 1961
First Time! The Count Meets The Duke
Count BasieIs First Time! The Count Meets The Duke Count Basie's best work yet?
First Time! The Count Meets The Duke- Album Overview Released in 1961, "First Time! The Count Meets The Duke" is a pi…
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Released 1961
First Time! The Count Meets The Duke
Duke EllingtonCheck the vibes: Duke Ellington – First Time! The Count Meets The Duke
First Time! The Count Meets The Duke- Album Overview "First Time! The Count Meets The Duke" is a landmark jazz album …
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Released 2015
First Tracks
Nuria GrahamFirst Tracks: the next chapter for Nuria Graham
First Tracks- Album Overview Nuria Graham's "First Tracks," released in 2023, marks a significant evolution in her mu…
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Released 1991
First Wigan Demos
The VerveFirst Wigan Demos: the story The Verve wants to tell
First Wigan Demos- Album Overview The "First Wigan Demos" is a collection of early recordings by the iconic British a…
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Released 2014
First Ya Gotta Shake The Gate
FunkadelicFunkadelic – First Ya Gotta Shake The Gate: track-by-track perspective
First Ya Gotta Shake The Gate- Album Overview "First Ya Gotta Shake The Gate" is a studio album by the legendary funk…
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Released 1981
First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub
King Tubby & Augustus PabloInside First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub by King Tubby & Augustus Pablo
First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub- Album Overview The album "First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub," rele…
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Released 1981
First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub
ScientistBreaking down the themes in First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub by Scientist
First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub- Album Overview "First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub" is a landmark d…
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Released 2010
Fischio
Alexander RobotnickIs Fischio Alexander Robotnick's best work yet?
Fischio- Album Overview Released in 2023, "Fischio" marks a significant entry in the discography of Alexander Robotni…
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Released 1986
Fish Inn
The StalinCheck the vibes: The Stalin – Fish Inn
Fish Inn- Album Overview Released in 1982, "Fish Inn" is the second studio album by the influential Japanese punk ban…
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Released 2007
Fish N Chips
Ghostface KillahA closer look at Ghostface Killah-Fish N Chips's album Fish N Chips
Album overview Ghostface Killah, a pivotal figure in the Wu-Tang Clan, released his album "Fish N Chips" in 2021. Thi…
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Released 2002
Fishbone's Familyhood Nexperience - The Friendlies
FishboneFishbone-Fishbone's Familyhood Nexperience - The Friendliest Psychosis of All.jp – Fishbone's Familyhood Nexperience - The Friendlies: a sonic journey
Album overview Fishbone's Familyhood Nexperience - The Friendlies is an album released in 2022 by the iconic ska-punk…
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