STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Sidney Bechet — Vol 2
Released 1980

Vol 2

Sidney Bechet

Inside the atmosphere of Sidney Bechet's Vol 2

Vol 2- Album Overview Sidney Bechet's "Vol 2," released in 1952, is a remarkable collection that showcases the genius…

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Black Sabbath — Vol 4
Released 1972

Vol 4

Black Sabbath

A of Black Sabbath's Vol 4: A Blend of Innovation and Excellence

Black Sabbath is undoubtedly one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. The band's fourth studio albu…

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Bomba Estereo — Vol. 1
Released 2007

Vol. 1

Bomba Estereo

Listening to Vol. 1 by Bomba Estereo

Vol. 1- Album Overview Bomba Estéreo's debut album, "Vol. 1," was released in 2005 under the label Sidestepper. This …

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Fabrizio De Andre — Vol. 1
Released 1967

Vol. 1

Fabrizio De Andre

A Critical Review of Vol. 1 by Fabrizio De Andre: A Masterpiece of Italian Songwriting

Fabrizio De Andre was a legendary Italian singer-songwriter who left an indelible mark on the Italian music scene wit…

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Miles Davis — Vol. 1
Released 1955

Vol. 1

Miles Davis

One week with Vol. 1: thoughts on Miles Davis

Vol. 1- Album Overview "Vol. 1," released in 1956, is a significant entry in the discography of Miles Davis, showcasi…

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The Ink Spots — Vol. 1
Released 1946

Vol. 1

The Ink Spots

Listening to Vol. 1 by The Ink Spots

Vol. 1- Album Overview The Ink Spots, a pioneering vocal group that emerged in the 1930s, are known for their unique …

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Walk Off The Earth — Vol. 1
Released 2012

Vol. 1

Walk Off The Earth

Listening guide: Walk Off The Earth's Vol. 1

Vol. 1- Album Overview Walk Off The Earth's "Vol. 1," released in 2020, marks a significant milestone for the Canadia…

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Juicy J — Vol. 1: Da Beginning
Released 1994

Vol. 1: Da Beginning

Juicy J

Check the vibes: Juicy J – Vol. 1: Da Beginning

Vol. 1: Da Beginning- Album Overview Juicy J's "Vol. 1: Da Beginning," released in 2023, marks a significant entry in…

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Dave Holland — Vol. 2
Released 1977

Vol. 2

Dave Holland

Inside the atmosphere of Dave Holland's Vol. 2

Vol. 2- Album Overview Released in 2022, "Vol. 2" marks the latest installment in acclaimed bassist and composer Dave…

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Miles Davis — Vol. 2
Released 1955

Vol. 2

Miles Davis

Vol. 2: discovering Miles Davis's artistry

Vol. 2- Album Overview Miles Davis's "Vol. 2," released in 1956 under the Prestige label, is a significant continuati…

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Sam Rivers — Vol. 2
Released 1977

Vol. 2

Sam Rivers

Listening guide: Sam Rivers's Vol. 2

Vol. 2- Album Overview Released in 1972, "Vol. 2" is the second album by renowned jazz musician Sam Rivers, showcasin…

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Walk Off The Earth — Vol. 2
Released 2012

Vol. 2

Walk Off The Earth

Vol. 2 by Walk Off The Earth: expectations vs reality

Vol. 2- Album Overview "Vol. 2" is the second studio album by the Canadian band Walk Off The Earth, released on Janua…

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Jay Z — Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Released 1998

Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

Jay Z

Album spotlight: Jay Z-Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life – Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life

Album overview Released on September 29, 1998, "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" marks a pivotal moment in Jay-Z's career a…

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Juicy J — Vol. 2: Da Exorcist
Released 1994

Vol. 2: Da Exorcist

Juicy J

First impressions of Juicy J – Vol. 2: Da Exorcist

Vol. 2: Da Exorcist- Album Overview Juicy J's "Vol. 2: Da Exorcist," released on December 10, 2021, is a significant …

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Jay Z — Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life
Released 1998

Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life

Jay Z

Jay Z – Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life: a sonic journey

Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life- Album Overview "Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life," released on September 29, 1998, is Jay-Z's third s…

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Fabrizio De Andre — Vol. 3
Released 1968

Vol. 3

Fabrizio De Andre

A Musical Journey through Fabrizio De Andre's Vol. 3

If you are a music enthusiast, you might have already heard of Fabrizio De Andre, the legendary Italian singer-songwr…

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Lee Morgan — Vol. 3
Released 1957

Vol. 3

Lee Morgan

Why Lee Morgan's Vol. 3 matters

Vol. 3- Album Overview Released in 1966, "Vol. 3" is a seminal jazz album by trumpeter Lee Morgan, known for his sign…

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Traveling Wilburys — Vol. 3
Released 1990

Vol. 3

Traveling Wilburys

Traveling Wilburys returns with Vol. 3

Vol. 3- Album Overview The Traveling Wilburys' "Vol. 3," released on November 1, 1990, marks the band's second studio…

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Jay Z — Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter
Released 1999

Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter

Jay Z

Exploring the sound of Jay Z-Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter: Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter

Album overview Released on December 28, 1999, "Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter" is Jay-Z's third studio album, …

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Lucio Battisti — Vol. 4
Released 1971

Vol. 4

Lucio Battisti

Inside Vol. 4 by Lucio Battisti-Vol. 4

Album overview Lucio Battisti’s album "Vol. 4" was released in 1971, marking a pivotal moment in Italian pop music. T…

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Fabrizio De Andre — Vol. 8
Released 1974

Vol. 8

Fabrizio De Andre

A Critical Review of Fabrizio De Andre's Album Vol. 8: A Window into Italian Music History

Fabrizio De Andre, a leading figure in Italian songwriting, released his album Vol. 8 in the late 1970s, a period whe…

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Thegiornalisti — Vol. I
Released 2011

Vol. I

Thegiornalisti

Thegiornalisti experiments boldly on Vol. I

Vol. I- Album Overview "Vol. I" is the debut studio album by the Italian pop band Thegiornalisti, released in 2017 un…

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Dik Dik — Volando
Released 1976

Volando

Dik Dik

The evolution of Dik Dik in Volando

Volando- Album Overview "Volando" is the 1970 album by the iconic Italian pop band Dik Dik, known for their significa…

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