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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

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

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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Little Richard — 1976 Rerecordings
Released 1976

1976 Rerecordings

Little Richard

Review of Little Richard-1976 Rerecordings – 1976 Rerecordings

Album overview Little Richard's "1976 Rerecordings," released in the same year, is a notable entry in the rock and ro…

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The Stylistics — 1982
Released 1982

1982

The Stylistics

1982: exploring the world of The Stylistics

1982- Album Overview The album "1982" by The Stylistics was released in the year 1982 under the label Amherst Records…

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The Temptations — 1990
Released 1973

1990

The Temptations

The Temptations – 1990: a sonic journey

1990- Album Overview The Temptations’ album "1990," released on September 11, 1990, marks a significant moment in the…

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Kirk Franklin — 1nc
Released 2000

1nc

Kirk Franklin

Check the vibes: Kirk Franklin – 1nc

1nc- Album Overview Kirk Franklin's album "1nc," released on November 20, 2020, marks a significant entry in the gosp…

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Percy Sledge — 20 Greatest Hits
Released 1993

20 Greatest Hits

Percy Sledge

20 Greatest Hits: exploring the world of Percy Sledge

20 Greatest Hits- Album Overview "20 Greatest Hits," released in 1996, is a compilation album by the legendary soul s…

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Little Richard — 20 Super Hits
Released 1976

20 Super Hits

Little Richard

Listening guide: Little Richard's 20 Super Hits

20 Super Hits- Album Overview "20 Super Hits" is a compilation album by the legendary rock and roll artist Little Ric…

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Hot Chocolate — 2001
Released 1987

2001

Hot Chocolate

How Hot Chocolate shaped the sound of 2001

2001- Album Overview The album "2001" by Hot Chocolate was released in 1979, not 2001. However, it's essential to cla…

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Adele — 21
Released 2011

21

Adele

A of Adele's Album 21: A Masterpiece or Overrated?

Adele's album 21 is, without a doubt, one of the most successful and celebrated albums to date. It firmly established…

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Adele — 25
Released 2015

25

Adele

Breaking down the themes in 25 by Adele

25- Album Overview 25, the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Adele, was released on November 20, 2015, …

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Edwin Starr — 25 Miles
Released 1969

25 Miles

Edwin Starr

Check the vibes: Edwin Starr-25 Miles – 25 Miles

Album overview Edwin Starr's "25 Miles," released in 1969, is a quintessential soul album that captures the essence o…

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Edwin Starr — 25 Miles / War and Peace
Released 1986

25 Miles / War and Peace

Edwin Starr

A closer look at Edwin Starr-25 Miles / War and Peace's album 25 Miles / War and Peace

Album overview Edwin Starr's album "25 Miles / War and Peace," released in 1970 on the Gordy label, is a remarkable f…

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The Spinners — 2nd Time Around
Released 1970

2nd Time Around

The Spinners

Listening guide: The Spinners's 2nd Time Around

2nd Time Around- Album Overview "2nd Time Around," released in 1977, marks a significant entry in the discography of …

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Memphis Slim — 3 2 1 Boogie
Released 1980

3 2 1 Boogie

Memphis Slim

Memphis Slim – 3 2 1 Boogie: a sonic journey

3 2 1 Boogie- Album Overview Released in 1962, "3 2 1 Boogie" is a seminal album by the legendary blues pianist and s…

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Sam Cooke — 3 Great Guys
Released 1963

3 Great Guys

Sam Cooke

3 Great Guys: the story Sam Cooke wants to tell

3 Great Guys- Album Overview Released in 1962, "3 Great Guys" is a unique album by legendary soul singer Sam Cooke, k…

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The Isley Brothers — 3+3
Released 1973

3+3

The Isley Brothers

Unpacking The Isley Brothers's 3+3

3+3- Album Overview The Isley Brothers' album "3+3" was released on June 21, 1973, under the T-Neck label, marking a …

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Childish Gambino — 3.15.20
Released 2020

3.15.20

Childish Gambino

Listening to 3.15.20 by Childish Gambino

3.15.20- Album Overview Released on March 15, 2020, "3.15.20" is the fourth studio album by Childish Gambino, the mus…

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Adele — 30
Released 2021

30

Adele

30: what Adele wants you to feel

30- Album Overview Adele's highly anticipated album "30" was released on November 19, 2021, marking her first studio …

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Ghostface Killah — 36 Seasons
Released 2013

36 Seasons

Ghostface Killah

The evolution of Ghostface Killah-36 Seasons in 36 Seasons

Album overview Ghostface Killah's album "36 Seasons," released on December 9, 2014, is a notable addition to the icon…

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Beyonce — 4
Released 2011

4

Beyonce

A closer look at Beyonce-4's album 4

Album overview Beyoncé's fourth studio album, titled "4," was released on June 24, 2011, through Columbia Records. Th…

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The Ink Spots — 4 Of A Kind
Released 1960

4 Of A Kind

The Ink Spots

The Ink Spots returns with 4 Of A Kind

4 Of A Kind- Album Overview The Ink Spots, a pioneering vocal group known for their distinctive blend of jazz, pop, a…

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Shaggy — 44/876
Released 2018

44/876

Shaggy

Album spotlight: Shaggy – 44/876

44/876- Album Overview Released on April 20, 2018, "44/876" is a collaborative album by Jamaican-American reggae arti…

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The Bar-Kays — 48 Hours
Released 1994

48 Hours

The Bar-Kays

From intro to finale: what 48 Hours delivers

48 Hours- Album Overview Released in 1992 by the renowned Stax Records, "48 Hours" marks a significant entry in the d…

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Jay Z — 4:44
Released 2017

4:44

Jay Z

Why Jay Z's 0.19722222222222222 matters

0,197222222222222- Album Overview As of October 2023, Jay Z has not released an album titled "0.19722222222222222." I…

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Bo Diddley — 500% More Man
Released 1965

500% More Man

Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley – 500% More Man: track-by-track perspective

500% More Man- Album Overview "500% More Man," released in 1976, is an album that captures the essence of Bo Diddley'…

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702 — 702
Released 1999

702

702

A of the Album: 702 by the Music Artist: 702

The late 90s and early 2000s was a time when R&B music ruled the charts, and one of those R&B groups was 702. The gro…

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Small Faces — 78 In The Shade
Released 1978

78 In The Shade

Small Faces

78 In The Shade by Small Faces: expectations vs reality

78 In The Shade- Album Overview Released in 1978, "78 In The Shade" stands as the final studio album from the iconic …

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