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Albums worth hearing in full

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

The Cramps — A Date with Elvis
Released 1986

A Date with Elvis

The Cramps

The Cramps raises the bar with A Date with Elvis

A Date with Elvis- Album Overview "A Date with Elvis," released in 1986, is the fourth studio album by the influentia…

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Fred Astaire — A Fine Romance
Released 1991

A Fine Romance

Fred Astaire

Why Fred Astaire's A Fine Romance matters

A Fine Romance- Album Overview "A Fine Romance," released in 1952, is a landmark jazz album by the legendary Fred Ast…

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Roy Orbison — A Legend In My Time
Released 1999

A Legend In My Time

Roy Orbison

One week with A Legend In My Time: thoughts on Roy Orbison

A Legend In My Time- Album Overview "A Legend In My Time," released in 1969, stands as a testament to Roy Orbison's e…

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Bo Diddley — A Man Amongst Men
Released 1996

A Man Amongst Men

Bo Diddley

A Critical Review of the Album A Man Amongst Men by Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley was a true pioneer of the Rock and Roll genre. His unique blend of rhythm and blues was highly influential…

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Glenn Miller — A Memorial for Glenn Miller
Released 1987

A Memorial for Glenn Miller

Glenn Miller

A closer look at Glenn Miller-A Memorial for Glenn Miller's album A Memorial for Glenn Miller

Album overview "A Memorial for Glenn Miller" is a posthumous compilation album honoring the legendary American big ba…

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Peggy Lee — A Natural Woman
Released 1969

A Natural Woman

Peggy Lee

Is A Natural Woman Peggy Lee's best work yet?

A Natural Woman- Album Overview "A Natural Woman" is a studio album by the iconic jazz and pop singer Peggy Lee, rele…

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Louis Armstrong — A Portrait
Released 2000

A Portrait

Louis Armstrong

A Portrait: the story Louis Armstrong wants to tell

A Portrait- Album Overview Released in 1970, "A Portrait" serves as a captivating testament to Louis Armstrong's endu…

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Frank Sinatra — A Swingin’ Affair!
Released 1957

A Swingin’ Affair!

Frank Sinatra

Exploring the sound of Frank Sinatra-A Swingin’ Affair!: A Swingin’ Affair!

Album overview Frank Sinatra's "A Swingin’ Affair!" is a seminal album released in 1957 under the Capitol Records lab…

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