STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Frederic Chopin — 19 Nocturnes
Released 1967

19 Nocturnes

Frederic Chopin

Frederic Chopin – 19 Nocturnes: track-by-track perspective

19 Nocturnes- Album Overview Frederic Chopin's "19 Nocturnes," a collection of his most celebrated piano works, showc…

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The Abyssinians — 19.95 + Tax
Released 1996

19.95 + Tax

The Abyssinians

The Abyssinians – 19.95 + Tax: a sonic journey

19.95 + Tax- Album Overview "19.95 + Tax," released in 1999, is a significant album by the renowned Jamaican reggae g…

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Motorhead — 1916
Released 1991

1916

Motorhead

Unpacking Motorhead's 1916

1916- Album Overview Released on March 21, 1991, "1916" marked a pivotal moment in Motorhead's storied career, showca…

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Black Label Society — 1919 Eternal
Released 2002

1919 Eternal

Black Label Society

Breaking down the themes in 1919 Eternal by Black Label Society

1919 Eternal- Album Overview 1919 Eternal is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society,…

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Fletcher Henderson — 1924-1936
Released 1995

1924-1936

Fletcher Henderson

Listening guide: Fletcher Henderson's 1924-1936

1924-1936- Album Overview The album "1924-1936" by Fletcher Henderson is a comprehensive collection that encapsulates…

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Kongos — 1929, Part One
Released 2019

1929, Part One

Kongos

1929, Part One: what Kongos wants you to feel

1929, Part One- Album Overview "1929, Part One," released on January 31, 2020, marks a significant chapter in the evo…

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Kongos — 1929, Part Three
Released 2022

1929, Part Three

Kongos

Inside 1929, Part Three by Kongos

1929, Part Three- Album Overview "1929, Part Three" is the third installment in Kongos' ambitious "1929" series, rele…

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Kongos — 1929, Part Two
Released 2019

1929, Part Two

Kongos

Check the vibes: Kongos – 1929, Part Two

1929, Part Two- Album Overview Kongos, the South African rock band known for their unique blend of rock and world mus…

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Memphis Minnie — 1929/1953
Released 2008

1929/1953

Memphis Minnie

Review of Memphis Minnie – 1929/1953

1929/1953- Album Overview "1929/1953" is a compelling compilation album by the legendary blues artist Memphis Minnie,…

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Memphis Minnie — 1930-1941
Released 1987

1930-1941

Memphis Minnie

Memphis Minnie raises the bar with 1930-1941

1930-1941- Album Overview "1930-1941" is a compilation album showcasing the exceptional talent of Memphis Minnie, an …

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Skip James — 1931 Sessions
Released 2008

1931 Sessions

Skip James

Skip James returns with 1931 Sessions

1931 Sessions- Album Overview Skip James, a pivotal figure in the Delta blues genre, recorded the "1931 Sessions" dur…

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Rosemary Clooney — 1946-50
Released 2001

1946-50

Rosemary Clooney

Listening guide: Rosemary Clooney's 1946-50

1946-50- Album Overview Released in 1999, "1946-50" is a compilation album that captures the early career of renowned…

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Spagna — 1954
Released 2019

1954

Spagna

One week with 1954: thoughts on Spagna

1954- Album Overview Released in 1991, "1954" is the sophomore studio album by Italian pop singer Spagna, known for h…

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Art Blakey — 1957 Second Edition
Released 1995

1957 Second Edition

Art Blakey

How Art Blakey shaped the sound of 1957 Second Edition

1957 Second Edition- Album Overview Released in 1957, "1957 Second Edition" is a significant album by legendary jazz …

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Woody Herman — 1963
Released 1962

1963

Woody Herman

First impressions of Woody Herman – 1963

1963- Album Overview The album "1963" by Woody Herman was released in, unsurprisingly, 1963 under the Columbia Record…

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Al Jarreau — 1965
Released 1983

1965

Al Jarreau

Is 1965 Al Jarreau's best work yet?

1965- Album Overview Released in 2021, "1965" is a remarkable album by the legendary jazz vocalist Al Jarreau, who is…

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The Afghan Whigs — 1965
Released 1998

1965

The Afghan Whigs

Why The Afghan Whigs's 1965 matters

1965- Album Overview Released in 1998, "1965" is the fourth studio album by the American alternative rock band The Af…

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Basement 5 — 1965-1980
Released 1980

1965-1980

Basement 5

A closer look at Basement 5-1965-1980's album 1965-1980

Album overview Basement 5-1965-1980's album "1965-1980" is a comprehensive collection that encapsulates the band's in…

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Basement 5 — 1965-1980/Basement 5 Dub
Released 2004

1965-1980/Basement 5 Dub

Basement 5

Review of Basement 5-1965-1980/Basement 5 Dub – 1965-1980/Basement 5 Dub

Album overview Basement 5, a British post-punk band formed in the late 1970s, released their album "1965-1980/Basemen…

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France Gall — 1968
Released 1967

1968

France Gall

1968: A Critical Review of France Gall's Iconic Album

France Gall, the French singer who passed away in 2018, was a music icon in the 60s. Her music influenced many pop ar…

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