STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

Chris de Burgh — Home
Released 2012

Home

Chris de Burgh

Home: the story Chris de Burgh wants to tell

Home- Album Overview "Home," released in 2018, marks a significant entry in Chris de Burgh's long and storied career.…

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Ephera — Home
Released 2012

Home

Ephera

A closer look at Ephera-Home's album Home

Album overview Ephera-Home, an innovative artist in the realm of ambient and electronic music, released their album "…

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Jim Brickman — Home
Released 2010

Home

Jim Brickman

Album spotlight: Jim Brickman-Home – Home

Album overview Jim Brickman's album "Home," released in 2003, is a poignant collection that exemplifies the artist's …

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Nesli — Home
Released 2004

Home

Nesli

A closer look at Nesli's album Home

Home- Album Overview Nesli, the Italian singer-songwriter known for blending pop and hip-hop elements, released his a…

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Off With Their Heads — Home
Released 2013

Home

Off With Their Heads

A closer look at Off With Their Heads's album Home

Home- Album Overview Released on July 24, 2020, "Home" marks the fifth studio album by the Minneapolis-based punk roc…

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Procol Harum — Home
Released 1970

Home

Procol Harum

Procol Harum raises the bar with Home

Home- Album Overview Released in 1970, "Home" is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Procol Harum. The a…

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Rhye — Home
Released 2021

Home

Rhye

Is Home Rhye's best work yet?

Home- Album Overview Released on February 10, 2023, "Home" is the third studio album by the Canadian-American musical…

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Rudimental — Home
Released 2013

Home

Rudimental

Album spotlight: Rudimental – Home

Home- Album Overview Rudimental's debut album, "Home," was released in 2013 under the Asylum Records label. The Briti…

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Sevendust — Home
Released 1999

Home

Sevendust

Home: what Sevendust wants you to feel

Home- Album Overview Released on November 13, 1999, "Home" is the third studio album by the American nu-metal band Se…

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Sheena Easton — Home
Released 1999

Home

Sheena Easton

Why Sheena Easton's Home matters

Home- Album Overview Sheena Easton's album "Home," released in 1994, marks an important chapter in her career as it s…

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Simply Red — Home
Released 2003

Home

Simply Red

Why Simply Red's Home matters

Home- Album Overview Released in 2003, "Home" marked a significant moment in Simply Red's illustrious career, showcas…

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The Corrs — Home
Released 2005

Home

The Corrs

First impressions of The Corrs – Home

Home- Album Overview The Corrs released their album "Home" on September 27, 2015, marking a significant return for th…

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The Statler Brothers — Home
Released 1993

Home

The Statler Brothers

Home: discovering The Statler Brothers's artistry

Home- Album Overview The Statler Brothers' album "Home," released in 2004, marks a significant return to form for the…

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Del Shannon — Home & Away
Released 2006

Home & Away

Del Shannon

The evolution of Del Shannon in Home & Away

Home & Away- Album Overview Released in 1965, "Home & Away" marks a significant moment in Del Shannon's caree…

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Michael Kiwanuka — Home Again
Released 2012

Home Again

Michael Kiwanuka

One week with Home Again: thoughts on Michael Kiwanuka

Home Again- Album Overview Michael Kiwanuka's debut album, Home Again, was released on March 12, 2012, under the labe…

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Stanley Turrentine — Home Again
Released 1982

Home Again

Stanley Turrentine

Is Home Again Stanley Turrentine's best work yet?

Home Again- Album Overview Released in 1994, "Home Again" marks a significant entry in the discography of renowned ja…

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The Hunches — Home Alone 5
Released 2015

Home Alone 5

The Hunches

Review of The Hunches – Home Alone 5

Home Alone 5- Album Overview The Hunches' "Home Alone 5," released in 2006, marks a significant entry in the garage r…

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Billy Ray Cyrus — Home at Last
Released 2007

Home at Last

Billy Ray Cyrus

Home at Last: the story Billy Ray Cyrus wants to tell

Home at Last- Album Overview Billy Ray Cyrus released his album "Home at Last" on September 22, 2007, marking a signi…

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Neil Diamond — Home Before Dark
Released 2008

Home Before Dark

Neil Diamond

Home Before Dark by Neil Diamond: expectations vs reality

Home Before Dark- Album Overview "Home Before Dark," released on May 6, 2008, is Neil Diamond's 30th studio album, ma…

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Jimmy Smith — Home Cookin'
Released 1959

Home Cookin'

Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith-Home Cookin' – Home Cookin': a sonic journey

Album overview Jimmy Smith's album "Home Cookin'" was released in 1962 under the Verve Records label. A significant f…

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Jimmy Smith — Home Cookin’
Released 1959

Home Cookin’

Jimmy Smith

Album spotlight: Jimmy Smith – Home Cookin’

Home Cookin’- Album Overview Jimmy Smith's "Home Cookin’," released in 1962, stands as a significant cornerstone in t…

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Saint Etienne — Home Counties
Released 2017

Home Counties

Saint Etienne

Check the vibes: Saint Etienne – Home Counties

Home Counties- Album Overview Released on May 2, 2017, "Home Counties" is the eighth studio album by British electron…

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Amy Grant — Home for Christmas
Released 1992

Home for Christmas

Amy Grant

Check the vibes: Amy Grant – Home for Christmas

Home for Christmas- Album Overview "Home for Christmas" is the third Christmas album by American singer-songwriter Am…

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N Sync — Home for Christmas
Released 1998

Home for Christmas

N Sync

Home for Christmas by N Sync: expectations vs reality

Home for Christmas- Album Overview "Home for Christmas" is the second studio album by the iconic boy band N Sync, rel…

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The O'jays — Home For Christmas
Released 1991

Home For Christmas

The O'jays

The O'jays raises the bar with Home For Christmas

Home For Christmas- Album Overview The O'Jays, an iconic name in soul and R&B, released their holiday album "Home For…

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Millencolin — Home From Home
Released 2002

Home From Home

Millencolin

Album spotlight: Millencolin – Home From Home

Home From Home- Album Overview Millencolin's "Home From Home," released in 2002, marks a significant evolution in the…

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