Albums Reviews — Page 8
Graceland Review: A Joyful South African Collaboration
Paul Simon's Graceland blends pop songwriting with South African township music. Our verdict.
Blackstar Review: A Farewell in Disguise
Bowie's final album, released days before his death, is dark, jazzy and fearless. Our verdict.
3 Feet High and Rising Review: Hip-Hop's Daisy Age
De La Soul's debut is playful, sample-rich and refreshingly weird. Our verdict.
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul Review: Raw, Reaching, Unforgettable Soul
Otis Redding's 1965 album mixes originals and covers, all delivered with burning intensity. Our verdict.
Hunky Dory Review: Bowie's Brilliant Songwriter Album
Bowie's 1971 album is a witty and tender collection that predates his glam persona. Our verdict.
Trout Mask Replica Review: Wilfully Wild and Utterly Unique
Captain Beefheart's avant-garde double album is a challenging, singular listen. Our verdict.
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Review: Primal Scream Therapy
John Lennon's first proper solo album is raw, stripped-back and emotionally naked. Our verdict.
Unknown Pleasures Review: The Sound of Post-Punk Gloom
Joy Division's debut is dark, spacious and unforgettable. Our verdict.
Endtroducing..... Review: A Sample-Built Masterpiece
DJ Shadow's debut was assembled entirely from samples and it's an instrumental hip-hop landmark. Our verdict.
Bitches Brew Review: Jazz Plugs In
Miles Davis's electric double album fused jazz with rock rhythms in a long, wild experiment. Our verdict.