STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Jim Brickman — Pure Piano
Released 2015

Pure Piano

Jim Brickman

Listening guide: Jim Brickman's Pure Piano

Pure Piano- Album Overview "Pure Piano," released in 1994, is the first album by contemporary instrumental composer a…

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Shaggy — Pure Pleasure
Released 1993

Pure Pleasure

Shaggy

Pure Pleasure: discovering Shaggy's artistry

Pure Pleasure- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Pure Pleasure" is the latest studio album from Jamaican reggae fusio…

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Horace Andy — Pure Ranking
Released 1979

Pure Ranking

Horace Andy

The evolution of Horace Andy-Pure Ranking in Pure Ranking

Album overview Horace Andy's "Pure Ranking," released in 1990, is a significant entry in the reggae genre, showcasing…

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Clutch — Pure Rock Fury
Released 2001

Pure Rock Fury

Clutch

Album spotlight: Clutch – Pure Rock Fury

Pure Rock Fury- Album Overview "Pure Rock Fury" is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Clutch, released…

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Jim Brickman — Pure Romance
Released 2015

Pure Romance

Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman raises the bar with Pure Romance

Pure Romance- Album Overview Released in 1998, "Pure Romance" marks a significant entry in Jim Brickman's discography…

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Ku De Ta — Pure Running 2016
Released 2016

Pure Running 2016

Ku De Ta

Ku De Ta – Pure Running 2016: a sonic journey

Pure Running 2016- Album Overview "Pure Running 2016" is an eclectic mix of electronic sounds and ambient vibes broug…

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Smokey Robinson — Pure Smokey
Released 1974

Pure Smokey

Smokey Robinson

First impressions of Smokey Robinson – Pure Smokey

Pure Smokey- Album Overview Released in 1973, "Pure Smokey" is an album that encapsulates the essence of Smokey Robin…

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Lady GaGa — Pure Songs
Released 2010

Pure Songs

Lady GaGa

Album spotlight: Lady GaGa-Pure Songs – Pure Songs

Album overview Lady GaGa's album "Pure Songs" is a compilation that showcases the artist's most heartfelt ballads, in…

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Frankie Cosmos — Pure Suburb
Released 2013

Pure Suburb

Frankie Cosmos

Check the vibes: Frankie Cosmos – Pure Suburb

Pure Suburb- Album Overview Released on March 31, 2023, "Pure Suburb" marks the latest offering from indie pop artist…

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Jim Brickman — Pure Worship
Released 2014

Pure Worship

Jim Brickman

Album spotlight: Jim Brickman – Pure Worship

Pure Worship- Album Overview Jim Brickman’s "Pure Worship," released in 2015, is a reflective and spiritually uplifti…

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Tangerine Dream — Purgatorio
Released 2004

Purgatorio

Tangerine Dream

Purgatorio: the next chapter for Tangerine Dream

Purgatorio- Album Overview Tangerine Dream's "Purgatorio," released in 2022, marks a significant new chapter in the b…

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Los Coyotes — Puro Semental
Released 1989

Puro Semental

Los Coyotes

The evolution of Los Coyotes in Puro Semental

Puro Semental- Album Overview Los Coyotes, a prominent band in the Latin music scene, released their album "Puro Seme…

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Kiko Veneno — Puro veneno
Released 1998

Puro veneno

Kiko Veneno

Check the vibes: Kiko Veneno-Puro veneno – Puro veneno

Album overview Kiko Veneno, a pivotal figure in the Spanish music scene, released his album "Puro veneno" in 2021. Th…

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Deep Purple — Purpendicular
Released 1996

Purpendicular

Deep Purple

A Deep Dive into Deep Purple’s Purpendicular: A Critical Review

Deep Purple has been one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. With hits like “Smoke on the Water” …

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Baroness — Purple
Released 2015

Purple

Baroness

Is Purple Baroness's best work yet?

Purple- Album Overview Released on September 15, 2017, "Purple" is the critically acclaimed third studio album by the…

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Stone Temple Pilots — Purple
Released 1994

Purple

Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots raises the bar with Purple

Purple- Album Overview "Purple," the second studio album by Stone Temple Pilots, was released on June 7, 1994, under …

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Cam'ron — Purple Haze
Released 2004

Purple Haze

Cam'ron

The evolution of Cam'ron-Purple Haze in Purple Haze

Album overview Cam'ron's "Purple Haze," released on December 7, 2004, is a pivotal album in the hip-hop genre, showca…

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Cam'ron — Purple Haze 2
Released 2019

Purple Haze 2

Cam'ron

Cam'ron – Purple Haze 2: track-by-track perspective

Purple Haze 2- Album Overview "Purple Haze 2," released on December 20, 2019, marks Cam'ron's long-awaited return to …

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Sun Ra — Purple Night
Released 1990

Purple Night

Sun Ra

Is Purple Night Sun Ra's best work yet?

Purple Night- Album Overview Sun Ra's "Purple Night" is a unique and eclectic album released in 1991, showcasing his …

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Washed Out — Purple Noon
Released 2020

Purple Noon

Washed Out

Purple Noon: what Washed Out wants you to feel

Purple Noon- Album Overview "Purple Noon" is the third studio album by the American electronic music project Washed O…

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Sam Rivers — Purple Violets
Released 2004

Purple Violets

Sam Rivers

Exploring the sound of Sam Rivers: Purple Violets

Purple Violets- Album Overview Released in 1971, "Purple Violets" is a captivating album by the renowned jazz musicia…

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Justin Bieber — Purpose
Released 2015

Purpose

Justin Bieber

One week with Purpose: thoughts on Justin Bieber

Purpose- Album Overview Released on November 13, 2015, Justin Bieber's "Purpose" marked a significant turning point i…

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No Doubt — Push and Shove
Released 2012

Push and Shove

No Doubt

No Doubt experiments boldly on Push and Shove

Push and Shove- Album Overview No Doubt's Push and Shove, released on September 25, 2012, marks the band's first stud…

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