STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Skinny Puppy — Puppy Gristle
Released 2002

Puppy Gristle

Skinny Puppy

Skinny Puppy raises the bar with Puppy Gristle

Puppy Gristle- Album Overview Released on August 15, 2004, "Puppy Gristle" marks a significant entry in the discograp…

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Alkilados — Pura Playa
Released 2014

Pura Playa

Alkilados

Alkilados returns with Pura Playa

Pura Playa- Album Overview Alkilados, the popular Colombian band known for their unique fusion of reggae, pop, and ur…

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Burning — Pura Sangre
Released 2013

Pura Sangre

Burning

Pura Sangre by Burning: expectations vs reality

Pura Sangre- Album Overview "Pura Sangre," released in 1981, is the third studio album by the Spanish rock band Burni…

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Boney James — Pure
Released 2004

Pure

Boney James

Pure by Boney James - A Smooth Jazz Album Worth Listening To

Smooth jazz aficionados will never forget the soothing and soulful tunes of Boney James. The saxophone player has bee…

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Gary Numan — Pure
Released 2000

Pure

Gary Numan

Exploring the sound of Gary Numan-Pure: Pure

Album overview Gary Numan's album "Pure," released in 2000, marks a significant chapter in the artist's prolific care…

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Godflesh — Pure
Released 1992

Pure

Godflesh

Unpacking Godflesh-Pure's Pure

Album overview Godflesh-Pure's debut album "Pure" was released on November 12, 2021, under the label 3DOT Recordings.…

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Maksim Mrvica — Pure
Released 2007

Pure

Maksim Mrvica

Album spotlight: Maksim Mrvica-Pure – Pure

Album overview Maksim Mrvica's album "Pure," released in 2004, represents a remarkable fusion of classical music and …

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Dolly Parton — Pure & Simple
Released 2016

Pure & Simple

Dolly Parton

Breaking down the themes in Pure & Simple by Dolly Parton

Pure & Simple- Album Overview "Pure & Simple," released on August 19, 2016, is the 43rd studio album by the iconi…

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Govi — Pure At Heart
Released 2013

Pure At Heart

Govi

Govi experiments boldly on Pure At Heart

Pure At Heart- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Pure At Heart" marks a vibrant addition to Govi's already impressive…

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Gregorian — Pure Chants
Released 2021

Pure Chants

Gregorian

Gregorian experiments boldly on Pure Chants

Pure Chants- Album Overview Gregorian's "Pure Chants," released in 2021, marks a bold and innovative entry in the rea…

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Ku De Ta — Pure Chilled House
Released 0

Pure Chilled House

Ku De Ta

Diving deep into Pure Chilled House by Ku De Ta

Pure Chilled House- Album Overview "Pure Chilled House," released in 2010, is an evocative compilation album by the r…

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Jim Brickman — Pure Cinema
Released 2016

Pure Cinema

Jim Brickman

Breaking down the themes in Pure Cinema by Jim Brickman

Pure Cinema- Album Overview Pure Cinema, released in 2010, marks a significant entry in Jim Brickman's expansive disc…

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Father John Misty — Pure Comedy
Released 2017

Pure Comedy

Father John Misty

The evolution of Father John Misty in Pure Comedy

Pure Comedy- Album Overview Released on April 7, 2017, "Pure Comedy" marks a significant evolution in the work of Fat…

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Paul Desmond — Pure Desmond
Released 1975

Pure Desmond

Paul Desmond

The evolution of Paul Desmond in Pure Desmond

Pure Desmond- Album Overview Released in 1975, "Pure Desmond" is an album that showcases the distinct saxophone artis…

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Incognito — Pure Fire ! Impulse Collection
Released 0

Pure Fire ! Impulse Collection

Incognito

Exploring the sound of Incognito-Pure Fire ! Impulse Collection: Pure Fire ! Impulse Collection

Album overview The album "Pure Fire ! Impulse Collection" is a notable release by the British jazz-funk band Incognit…

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Duane Eddy — Pure Gold
Released 1977

Pure Gold

Duane Eddy

Pure Gold: discovering Duane Eddy's artistry

Pure Gold- Album Overview Released in 1987, "Pure Gold" is a compilation album by iconic American rock guitarist Duan…

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Ween — Pure Guava
Released 1992

Pure Guava

Ween

The evolution of Ween in Pure Guava

Pure Guava- Album Overview Pure Guava, released in 1992, is the third studio album by the avant-garde rock band Ween,…

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Lorde — Pure Heroine
Released 2013

Pure Heroine

Lorde

Check the vibes: Lorde-Pure Heroine – Pure Heroine

Album overview Released on September 27, 2013, "Pure Heroine" is the debut studio album by New Zealand singer-songwri…

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Maksim Mrvica — Pure II
Released 2008

Pure II

Maksim Mrvica

Maksim Mrvica-Pure II – Pure II: a sonic journey

Album overview Maksim Mrvica's album "Pure II" was released in 2010 and serves as a continuation of his signature ble…

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SwaVay — Pure Infinity
Released 2019

Pure Infinity

SwaVay

SwaVay – Pure Infinity: a sonic journey

Pure Infinity- Album Overview SwaVay's "Pure Infinity," released in 2023, marks a significant entry into the electron…

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Scorpions — Pure Instinct
Released 1996

Pure Instinct

Scorpions

Inside Pure Instinct by Scorpions

Pure Instinct- Album Overview "Pure Instinct," released in 1996, is the eleventh studio album by the iconic German ro…

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Alton Ellis — Pure Lovers Rock
Released 2021

Pure Lovers Rock

Alton Ellis

From intro to finale: what Pure Lovers Rock delivers

Pure Lovers Rock- Album Overview "Pure Lovers Rock," released in 1982, is a seminal album by Jamaican reggae artist A…

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Spiritualized — Pure Phase
Released 1995

Pure Phase

Spiritualized

Unpacking Spiritualized's Pure Phase

Pure Phase- Album Overview "Pure Phase," released on April 28, 1995, is the second studio album by the British space …

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