Released 1969
Affectionately Melanie
MelanieAffectionately Melanie: the next chapter for Melanie
Affectionately Melanie- Album Overview "Affectionately Melanie" is the latest album by the celebrated singer-songwrit…
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Released 2006
Affiliated
Mc EihtExploring the sound of Mc Eiht-Affiliated: Affiliated
Album overview The album "Affiliated" by Mc Eiht, released in 1995, is a cornerstone of West Coast hip-hop that showc…
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Released 1978
Affinity
Bill EvansReview of Bill Evans-Affinity – Affinity
Album overview The album "Affinity" by Bill Evans-Affinity was released in 2022, marking a significant addition to th…
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Released 1999
Affirmation
Savage GardenThe evolution of Savage Garden in Affirmation
Affirmation- Album Overview "Affirmation," the second studio album by Australian pop duo Savage Garden, was released …
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Released 2014
Affirms Glinting
Frankie CosmosAffirms Glinting: discovering Frankie Cosmos's artistry
Affirms Glinting- Album Overview Frankie Cosmos, the musical project led by Greta Kline, released the album "Affirms …
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Released 2017
Afi (the Blood Album)
AFIHow AFI shaped the sound of Afi (the Blood Album)
Afi (the Blood Album)- Album Overview "AFI (the Blood Album)" is the highly anticipated ninth studio album by the Ame…
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Released 2006
Afion
AfionThe evolution of Afion in Afion
Afion- Album Overview The self-titled debut album "Afion" by the Turkish band Afion was released in 2010 under the la…
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Released 2020
Afraid
James HypeExploring the sound of James Hype: Afraid
Afraid- Album Overview "Afraid," released in 2022, marks a significant entry in British DJ and producer James Hype's …
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Released 2016
Afraid Of Heights
Billy TalentBreaking down the themes in Afraid Of Heights by Billy Talent
Afraid Of Heights- Album Overview "Afraid Of Heights," the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Billy Talent, was…
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Released 2013
Afraid Of Heights
Michael WavvesReview of Michael Wavves – Afraid Of Heights
Afraid Of Heights- Album Overview "Afraid of Heights" is the third studio album by American musician Wavves, released…
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Released 1995
Afraid of Sunlight
MarillionExploring the sound of Marillion-Afraid of Sunlight: Afraid of Sunlight
Album overview Marillion's "Afraid of Sunlight," released in 1995, stands as a pivotal album in the British progressi…
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Released 1984
Africa
IjahmanAlbum spotlight: Ijahman-Africa – Africa
Album overview Ijahman-Africa, a project spearheaded by Jamaican reggae artist Ijahman Levi, released the album "Afri…
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Released 2016
Africa Airways Three: The Afro-psych Excursion 197
Ofo the Black CompanyListening to Africa Airways Three: The Afro-psych Excursion 197 by Ofo the Black Company
Africa Airways Three: The Afro-psych Excursion 197- Album Overview Africa Airways Three: The Afro-psych Excursion 197…
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Released 2016
Africa Boogie
Manu DibangoReview of Manu Dibango – Africa Boogie
Africa Boogie- Album Overview "Africa Boogie" is a seminal album by Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphonist Manu Dib…
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Released 1961
Africa Brass Sessions, Volume 2
John ColtraneUnpacking John Coltrane-Africa Brass Sessions, Volume 2's Africa Brass Sessions, Volume 2
Album overview John Coltrane's "Africa Brass Sessions, Volume 2" was released in 1966 as part of Impulse! Records' on…
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Released 2003
Africa Must Be Free by 1983
Hugh MundellThe evolution of Hugh Mundell-Africa Must Be Free by 1983 in Africa Must Be Free by 1983
Album overview Hugh Mundell's album "Africa Must Be Free by 1983," released in 1978, stands as a seminal work in the …
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Released 1990
Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa Dub
Augustus PabloA closer look at Augustus Pablo's album Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa Dub
Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa Dub- Album Overview Augustus Pablo's album "Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa…
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Released 1990
Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa Dub
Hugh MundellHugh Mundell experiments boldly on Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa Dub
Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa Dub- Album Overview Released in 1983, "Africa Must Be Free By 1983 / Africa Dub"…
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Released 1978
Africa Must Be Free… By 1983 Dub
Augustus PabloAfrica Must Be Free… By 1983 Dub: exploring the world of Augustus Pablo
Africa Must Be Free… By 1983 Dub- Album Overview Augustus Pablo's "Africa Must Be Free… By 1983 Dub," released in 198…
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Released 2014
Africa Redemption
PressureFirst impressions of Pressure – Africa Redemption
Africa Redemption- Album Overview Pressure, a prominent figure in the reggae scene, released his album "Africa Redemp…
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Released 2016
Africa Rekk
Youssou NDourYoussou NDour – Africa Rekk: track-by-track perspective
Africa Rekk- Album Overview Youssou NDour's "Africa Rekk" was released in 2019 under the labels Island Records and Ka…
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Released 2019
Africa Speaks
Santana & ClaptonAfrica Speaks by Santana & Clapton: expectations vs reality
Africa Speaks- Album Overview "Africa Speaks" is not an album by Santana & Clapton, but rather a 2019 release from Sa…
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Released 1994
Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum
Sounds of BlacknessExploring the sound of Sounds of Blackness: Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum
Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum- Album Overview Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum is a landmark a…
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Released 1971
Africa's Blood
Lee Scratch PerryAfrica's Blood: exploring the world of Lee Scratch Perry
Africa's Blood- Album Overview "Africa's Blood," released in 1978, stands as a seminal work in the reggae genre,…
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Released 2020
Africa: Psychedelic Rock Nuggets 1969-1974
Ofo the Black CompanyAlbum spotlight: Ofo the Black Company – Africa: Psychedelic Rock Nuggets 1969-1974
Africa: Psychedelic Rock Nuggets 1969-1974- Album Overview Ofo the Black Company, a pivotal band in Nigeria's 1970s m…
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Released 2006
Africadelic
Manu DibangoA closer look at Manu Dibango-Africadelic's album Africadelic
Album overview Manu Dibango's album "Africadelic" was released in 1973 and is a seminal work that blends jazz with Af…
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Released 2004
African Anthem (the Mikey Dread Show Dubwise)
Mikey DreadOne week with African Anthem (the Mikey Dread Show Dubwise): thoughts on Mikey Dread
African Anthem (the Mikey Dread Show Dubwise)- Album Overview "African Anthem (the Mikey Dread Show Dubwise)" is a se…
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Released 1979
African Anthem: The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise
Mikey DreadAfrican Anthem: The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise: exploring the world of Mikey Dread
African Anthem: The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise- Album Overview "African Anthem: The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise" is a semi…
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Released 1991
African Bach
Rick WakemanDiving deep into African Bach by Rick Wakeman
African Bach- Album Overview "African Bach," released in 1990, is a fascinating fusion of classical and African music…
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Released 1990
African Blues
Ali Farka TouréAfrican Blues: A of Ali Farka Touré's Masterpiece
Ali Farka Touré is a Malian musician who is famous for his incorporation of traditional African music into contempora…
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Released 2003
African Children
SizzlaAfrican Children by Sizzla: expectations vs reality
African Children- Album Overview "African Children" is a pivotal album by Jamaican reggae artist Sizzla, released in …
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Released 1974
African Dub All-mighty (chapter One & Two)
Joe GibbsThe evolution of Joe Gibbs in African Dub All-mighty (chapter One & Two)
African Dub All-mighty (chapter One & Two)- Album Overview The album "African Dub All-mighty (Chapter One & Two)" was…
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