Released 1986
The Colour of Spring
Talk TalkWhy Talk Talk's The Colour of Spring matters
The Colour of Spring- Album Overview "The Colour of Spring," released in 1986, marks a significant turning point in t…
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Released 1958
The Columbia Album of George Gershwin
Percy FaithThe Columbia Album of George Gershwin: exploring the world of Percy Faith
The Columbia Album of George Gershwin- Album Overview "The Columbia Album of George Gershwin," released in 1960, is a…
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Released 2012
The Columbia Albums 1971-1975
Weather ReportThe evolution of Weather Report in The Columbia Albums 1971-1975
The Columbia Albums 1971-1975- Album Overview Released in 2015, "The Columbia Albums 1971-1975" is a comprehensive bo…
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Released 2021
The Comeback
Zac Brown BandZac Brown Band returns with The Comeback
The Comeback- Album Overview The Zac Brown Band's highly anticipated album, "The Comeback," was released on October 1…
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Released 1992
The Comedy
Modern Jazz QuartetModern Jazz Quartet experiments boldly on The Comedy
The Comedy- Album Overview The Modern Jazz Quartet's "The Comedy," released in 1962, showcases a unique intersection …
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Released 2006
The Comedy / Lonely Woman
Modern Jazz QuartetOne week with The Comedy / Lonely Woman: thoughts on Modern Jazz Quartet
The Comedy / Lonely Woman- Album Overview The album "The Comedy / Lonely Woman" was released in 1962 by the Modern Ja…
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Released 1991
The Comfort Zone
Vanessa WilliamsBreaking down the themes in The Comfort Zone by Vanessa Williams
The Comfort Zone- Album Overview The Comfort Zone is the second studio album by American singer Vanessa Williams, rel…
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Released 1996
The Coming
Busta RhymesCheck the vibes: Busta Rhymes – The Coming
The Coming- Album Overview The Coming, released on March 26, 1996, marks Busta Rhymes' debut studio album and serves …
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Released 2014
The Coming Of Mictlan
Albez DuzReview of Albez Duz – The Coming Of Mictlan
The Coming Of Mictlan- Album Overview "The Coming Of Mictlan" is the sophomore album by the Mexican doom metal band A…
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Released 2013
The Coming Storm
FreestylersRiding the Wave of 'The Coming Storm': A Critical Review of Freestylers' Album
Electronic music has come a long way since the dawn of techno in the late '80s. Over the years, various sub-genres em…
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Released 1988
The Commercial Album
The ResidentsThe Residents returns with The Commercial Album
The Commercial Album- Album Overview The Commercial Album, released in 1980, marks a defining moment in the avant-gar…
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Released 2002
The Complete "is" Sessions
Chick CoreaThe Complete "is" Sessions: what Chick Corea wants you to feel
The Complete "is" Sessions- Album Overview Released in 2021, "The Complete 'is' Sessions" is a remarkable e…
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Released 1990
The Complete 1951 Storyville Club Sessions
Billie HolidayExploring the sound of Billie Holiday-The Complete 1951 Storyville Club Sessions: The Complete 1951 Storyville Club Sessions
Album overview Billie Holiday's "The Complete 1951 Storyville Club Sessions" is a remarkable collection that showcase…
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Released 2010
The Complete 78s, Volume 3: 1949-1955
Tito PuenteInside the atmosphere of Tito Puente's The Complete 78s, Volume 3: 1949-1955
The Complete 78s, Volume 3: 1949-1955- Album Overview Tito Puente's "The Complete 78s, Volume 3: 1949-1955," released…
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Released 0
The Complete 94 Classic Sides
Blind Lemon JeffersonReview of Blind Lemon Jefferson – The Complete 94 Classic Sides
The Complete 94 Classic Sides- Album Overview Released in 1994, "The Complete 94 Classic Sides" is a comprehensive co…
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Released 1990
The Complete Art Blakey On Emarcy
Art BlakeyExploring the sound of Art Blakey: The Complete Art Blakey On Emarcy
The Complete Art Blakey On Emarcy- Album Overview "The Complete Art Blakey On Emarcy" is a comprehensive compilation …
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Released 2001
The Complete Associated Transcription Sessions 193
Fats WallerFats Waller-The Complete Associated Transcription Sessions 1935-1939 – The Complete Associated Transcription Sessions 193: a sonic journey
Album overview Fats Waller's "The Complete Associated Transcription Sessions 1935-1939" is a comprehensive collection…
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Released 2016
The Complete Atco Recordings
Dee Dee WarwickReview of Dee Dee Warwick – The Complete Atco Recordings
The Complete Atco Recordings- Album Overview "The Complete Atco Recordings" is a comprehensive collection that showca…
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Released 1994
The Complete Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie JohnsonExploring the sound of Blind Willie Johnson: The Complete Blind Willie Johnson
The Complete Blind Willie Johnson- Album Overview "The Complete Blind Willie Johnson," released in 1993, is a compreh…
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Released 1973
The Complete Braxton
Anthony BraxtonBreaking down the themes in The Complete Braxton by Anthony Braxton
The Complete Braxton- Album Overview Released in 1996 by the prestigious label, Black Saint, "The Complete Braxton" i…
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Released 1995
The Complete Capitol Recordings
Paul Whiteman and His OrchestraPaul Whiteman and His Orchestra raises the bar with The Complete Capitol Recordings
The Complete Capitol Recordings- Album Overview "The Complete Capitol Recordings," released in 1993, is a comprehensi…
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Released 1999
The Complete Charlie Shavers With Maxine Sullivan
Maxine SullivanListening guide: Maxine Sullivan's The Complete Charlie Shavers With Maxine Sullivan
The Complete Charlie Shavers With Maxine Sullivan- Album Overview "The Complete Charlie Shavers With Maxine Sullivan"…
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Released 2002
The Complete Classic Sides Remastered - Disc A
Blind Lemon JeffersonAlbum spotlight: Blind Lemon Jefferson-The Complete Classic Sides Remastered - Disc A – The Complete Classic Sides Remastered - Disc A
Album overview Blind Lemon Jefferson, one of the pivotal figures in the development of the blues genre, saw his legac…
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Released 2012
The Complete Columbia Recordings
Bessie SmithBessie Smith – The Complete Columbia Recordings: a sonic journey
The Complete Columbia Recordings- Album Overview Bessie Smith's "The Complete Columbia Recordings," released in 1993,…
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Released 0
The Complete Decca Singles Vol. 2: 1939-1941
Ella FitzgeraldFirst impressions of Ella Fitzgerald – The Complete Decca Singles Vol. 2: 1939-1941
The Complete Decca Singles Vol. 2: 1939-1941- Album Overview Released in 2016, "The Complete Decca Singles Vol. 2: 19…
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Released 1994
The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James
Skip JamesExploring the sound of Skip James: The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James
The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James- Album Overview "The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James" is an essen…
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Released 1986
The Complete Études
Frederic ChopinHow Frederic Chopin shaped the sound of The Complete Études
The Complete Études- Album Overview Released in 1999, "The Complete Études" showcases the masterful piano composition…
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Released 1990
The Complete Gershwin: Works For Orchestra, Piano
George GershwinGeorge Gershwin returns with The Complete Gershwin: Works For Orchestra, Piano
The Complete Gershwin: Works For Orchestra, Piano - Album Overview The Complete Gershwin: Works For Orchestra, Piano …
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Released 0
The Complete Guitarist
Davy GrahamUnpacking Davy Graham-The Complete Guitarist's The Complete Guitarist
Album overview Davy Graham's album "The Complete Guitarist," released in 1971, is a landmark recording in the world o…
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Released 0
The Complete JATP Performances
Charlie ParkerListening to The Complete JATP Performances by Charlie Parker-The Complete JATP Performances
Album overview The Complete JATP Performances is a collection of live recordings featuring the legendary jazz saxopho…
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Released 0
The Complete JATP Performances, Volume 2
Charlie ParkerUnpacking Charlie Parker-The Complete JATP Performances, Volume 2's The Complete JATP Performances, Volume 2
Album overview The album "The Complete JATP Performances, Volume 2" features the legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie P…
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Released 2000
The Complete Jazz Chronicle Solo Sessions +
Art TatumArt Tatum raises the bar with The Complete Jazz Chronicle Solo Sessions +
The Complete Jazz Chronicle Solo Sessions +- Album Overview "The Complete Jazz Chronicle Solo Sessions +" is a remark…
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