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“Reasonable Doubt” by Jay-Z
Hov's masterful debut gets its due for its 30th anniversary.
May 25
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Playlist Update: The "B Sides" Were Better, the Godfather of Hip-Hop, and More
New springtime additions to the newsletter library, just a click away.
May 11
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“Evil Empire” by Rage Against the Machine
A rap-rock classic turns 30.
Apr 13
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Every Queen Studio Album, Ranked from Worst to Best
I rank every studio album released by Mercury, May, Deacon, and Taylor.
Apr 6
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“Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite” by Maxwell
One of the most luscious R&B albums of the 1990s.
Mar 30
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13 Cheesy Ballads I Want to Sing at Karaoke Tonight
Grab the mic and descend into gooey nostalgia.
Feb 19
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Every Björk Studio Album, Ranked from Worst to Best
I take a deep dive into the discography of one of the most intriguing artists of my lifetime.
Dec 17, 2025
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The Best Music of All Time, In Playlist Form
Paid subscribers get access to the full collection.
Dec 8, 2025
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"Liquid Swords" by GZA
I go deep on one of the greatest hip-hop record of the 1990s.
Nov 10, 2025
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“Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness:” the Defining Smashing Pumpkins Album
Let us harken back to the days when grunge morphed into something far more chaotic and poetic, in honor of the album's 30th anniversary.
Oct 22, 2025
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"The Gold Experience" by Prince
I take a closer look at one of the most underappreciated albums in the Purple One's catalog.
Sep 22, 2025
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Why the Cocteau Twins' "Heaven or Las Vegas" is A+ Dream-Pop
I celebrate the most influential dream-pop record of all time to mark its 35th anniversary.
Sep 17, 2025
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