Soul Reviews
What's Going On Review: A Soulful Plea for Peace
Marvin Gaye's smooth, socially conscious concept album is one of soul's greatest achievements. Our verdict.
Astral Weeks Review: A Mystical, Meandering Masterpiece
Van Morrison's dreamlike second album blends folk, jazz and soul into something unclassifiable. Our verdict.
Thriller Review: The Biggest Pop Album Ever Made
Michael Jackson's polished, hit-packed album changed pop forever. Our verdict.
Blue Lines Review: The Birth of Trip-Hop
Massive Attack's debut fused hip-hop, soul and dub into something new and Bristol-born. Our verdict.
'Live' at the Apollo Review: The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business
James Brown's electrifying live album captured soul at its most intense. Our verdict.
Songs in the Key of Life Review: A Joyous, Overflowing Double Album
Stevie Wonder's sprawling masterpiece is full of warmth, groove and invention. Our verdict.
Innervisions Review: Social Conscience With a Groove
Stevie Wonder's 1973 album blends politics and personal reflection with irresistible grooves. Our verdict.
There's a Riot Goin' On Review: Funk's Dark, Woozy Masterpiece
Sly Stone's murky, paranoid follow-up swapped sunshine for something far stranger. Our verdict.
Dummy Review: Cinematic Trip-Hop Noir
Portishead's debut is smoky, haunting and gloriously atmospheric. Our verdict.
Channel Orange Review: Smooth, Strange R&B
Frank Ocean's debut album is a lush, literate and emotionally candid R&B record. Our verdict.