50: A Guy Called Gerald – Black Secret TechnologyĪ riveting drum & bass exploration from 808 State’s A Guy Called Gerald, Black Secret Technology is an Afrofuturist masterpiece.

The album remains a beloved classic and a bittersweet glimpse at his potential. Unfortunately, his career was cut short when he was killed four years after Lifestylez… was released in 1995. 53: The Highwaymen – The Road Goes on ForeverĬomposed of some of country music’s biggest names, this final album by The Highwaymen was a fitting send-off, with highlights including the title track and “Live Forever.” 52: Cassandra Wilson – New Moon DaughterĪ dreamy, and musically rich work, New Moon Daughter was the breakout album that established Cassandra Wilson as one of the greatest jazz vocalists of her generation.Ĭlick to load video 51: Big L – Lifestylez ov da Poor & DangerousĪ virtuosic MC and magnetic personality, Big L shines on his debut. 54: Suffocation – Pierced From WithinĪ manic slice of fire and pure brutality, Pierced From Within is the sonic equivalent of an exorcism. With its heavy guitars and even heavier vocals, the 1995 album Frogstomp and its standouts “Tomorrow,” “Leave Me Out,” and “Findaway” still hold up beautifully. 56: Xscape – Off the HookĬomposed of four singers who are all powerful soloists in their own right, Xscape’s strength is in their dense harmonies and sweet, catchy songs. Click to load video 57: Dissection – Storm of the Light’s Baneĭissection’s 1995 album Storm of the Light’s Bane is a blistering heavy metal workout whose fires are tempered with some beautiful melodic moments.

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