Released 1997
The Untouchable
ScarfaceScarface returns with The Untouchable
The Untouchable- Album Overview Scarface's "The Untouchable," released on November 19, 1997, is a seminal work in the…
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Released 2017
The Untouchable
ScientistFirst impressions of Scientist – The Untouchable
The Untouchable- Album Overview "The Untouchable" is a seminal album released in 1981 by the iconic Jamaican dub prod…
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Released 2000
The Unutterable
The FallWhy The Fall's The Unutterable matters
The Unutterable- Album Overview "The Unutterable," released in 2000, stands as a significant entry in The Fall's exte…
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Released 1987
The Uplift Mofo Party Plan
Red Hot Chili PeppersReview of Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Uplift Mofo Party Plan
The Uplift Mofo Party Plan- Album Overview The Uplift Mofo Party Plan, released on September 29, 1987, is the third s…
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Released 1985
The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society
Charlie RouseThe Upper Manhattan Jazz Society by Charlie Rouse: expectations vs reality
The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society- Album Overview "The Upper Manhattan Jazz Society," released in 1965, is a significa…
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Released 2012
The Uprising
Foreign BeggarsThe Uprising: the story Foreign Beggars wants to tell
The Uprising- Album Overview "The Uprising," released in 2013, marks a significant entry in the discography of Britis…
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Released 2012
The Uprising
Foreign Beggars, SkrillexUnpacking Foreign Beggars, Skrillex-The Uprising's The Uprising
Album overview The Uprising, released in 2013, is a collaborative EP by the British hip-hop group Foreign Beggars and…
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Released 1992
The Upsetter And The Beat
Lee Scratch PerryReview of Lee Scratch Perry – The Upsetter And The Beat
The Upsetter And The Beat- Album Overview Lee Scratch Perry, the legendary Jamaican producer and musician, released "…
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Released 2019
The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge And Benny Carter
Roy EldridgeAlbum spotlight: Roy Eldridge – The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge And Benny Carter
The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge And Benny Carter- Album Overview "The Urbane Jazz Of Roy Eldridge And Benny Carter," …
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Released 2002
The Used
The UsedAlbum spotlight: The Used – The Used
The Used- Album Overview The self-titled debut album by The Used was released on March 25, 2002, under the Reprise Re…
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Released 2017
The Usual Suspects
Jah Wobble's Invaders of the HeartBreaking down the themes in The Usual Suspects by Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart
The Usual Suspects- Album Overview The Usual Suspects, released in 1997, is a compelling exploration of sound and the…
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Released 2000
The Valley Recalls: In Search Of Peace, Love And H
Hariprasad ChaurasiaCheck the vibes: Hariprasad Chaurasia – The Valley Recalls: In Search Of Peace, Love And H
The Valley Recalls: In Search Of Peace, Love And H- Album Overview Released in 2022, "The Valley Recalls: In Search O…
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Released 2000
The Valley Recalls: Raga Bhoopali
Hariprasad ChaurasiaListening guide: Hariprasad Chaurasia's The Valley Recalls: Raga Bhoopali
The Valley Recalls: Raga Bhoopali- Album Overview Released in 2020, "The Valley Recalls: Raga Bhoopali" is a captivat…
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Released 1992
The Vanguard Ep
P.O.D.The Vanguard Ep: exploring the world of P.O.D.
The Vanguard Ep- Album Overview P.O.D. (Payable on Death), the iconic nu-metal band known for their fusion of rock, m…
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Released 2006
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume 1
RaekwonFirst impressions of Raekwon – The Vatican Mixtape, Volume 1
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume 1- Album Overview Raekwon, a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene and a member of the le…
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Released 2006
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume 2: The DaVinci Code
RaekwonIs The Vatican Mixtape, Volume 2: The DaVinci Code Raekwon's best work yet?
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume 2: The DaVinci Code- Album Overview "The Vatican Mixtape, Volume 2: The DaVinci Code" is …
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Released 2007
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume III: House of Wax
RaekwonFirst impressions of Raekwon – The Vatican Mixtape, Volume III: House of Wax
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume III: House of Wax- Album Overview Raekwon, a key figure in the Wu-Tang Clan and a stalwar…
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Released 2007
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume IV
RaekwonFirst impressions of Raekwon – The Vatican Mixtape, Volume IV
The Vatican Mixtape, Volume IV- Album Overview Raekwon, a prominent figure in East Coast hip-hop and a member of the …
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Released 2019
The Vault
Too $hortToo $hort – The Vault: a sonic journey
The Vault- Album Overview "The Vault," released in 2020, is a compilation album by the iconic Oakland rapper Too $hor…
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Released 1999
The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale
PrinceA closer look at Prince's album The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale
The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale- Album Overview The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale is a posthumous compilation album by …
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Released 2008
The Vegas Years
EverclearA Critical Review of Everclear's Album: The Vegas Years
Everclear, an American rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, has been in the music scene for over three decades. With…
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Released 1997
The Velvet Rope
Janet JacksonJanet Jackson-The Velvet Rope – The Velvet Rope: a sonic journey
Album overview Released on October 7, 1997, "The Velvet Rope" is Janet Jackson's fifth studio album, showcasing her e…
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Released 1969
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet UndergroundThe Velvet Underground: the next chapter for The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground- Album Overview The Velvet Underground, the self-titled third studio album by the iconic band,…
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Released 1967
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet UndergroundIs The Velvet Underground & Nico The Velvet Underground's best work yet?
The Velvet Underground & Nico- Album Overview "The Velvet Underground & Nico," released in March 1967, is the…
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Released 1984
The Velveteen Rabbit
George WinstonUnpacking George Winston-The Velveteen Rabbit's The Velveteen Rabbit
Album overview George Winston's "The Velveteen Rabbit," released in 1985, is a poignant piano album inspired by Marge…
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Released 2018
The Ventriloquist
MethedrasListening to The Ventriloquist by Methedras
The Ventriloquist- Album Overview "The Ventriloquist" is the fifth studio album by the Italian thrash metal band Meth…
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Released 2019
The Verdict
QueensrycheThe Verdict: what Queensryche wants you to feel
The Verdict- Album Overview "The Verdict" is the fifteenth studio album by American progressive metal band Queensrych…
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Released 2014
The Veronicas
The VeronicasThe Veronicas: the story The Veronicas wants to tell
The Veronicas- Album Overview The self-titled album "The Veronicas" was released on September 27, 2023, marking a muc…
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Released 1965
The Versatile Brenda Lee
Brenda LeeThe Versatile Brenda Lee by Brenda Lee: expectations vs reality
The Versatile Brenda Lee- Album Overview "The Versatile Brenda Lee," released in 1965, showcases the extraordinary ra…
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Released 2008
The Versatile Henry Mancini
Henry ManciniFrom intro to finale: what The Versatile Henry Mancini delivers
The Versatile Henry Mancini- Album Overview "The Versatile Henry Mancini," released in 1964, showcases the diverse ta…
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Released 1959
The Versatile Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
Henry ManciniBreaking down the themes in The Versatile Henry Mancini And His Orchestra by Henry Mancini
The Versatile Henry Mancini And His Orchestra- Album Overview "The Versatile Henry Mancini And His Orchestra," releas…
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Released 1963
The Versatile Martin Denny
Martin DennyMartin Denny – The Versatile Martin Denny: a sonic journey
The Versatile Martin Denny- Album Overview "The Versatile Martin Denny," released in 1962, is a landmark album in the…
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