First up: the #1’s that didn't make the top 100!
Tomb is a record of heartbreak that never wallows, a reflection on loss that does not allow itself to become stuck in the past, and resolutely optimistic at its core. What we find here, on what is arguably the pinnacle of his output to date, is De Augustine achieving the beautiful balance between introspection and grandeur; straddling the place where pain and hope intersect.
-Miguel
183. Angelo de Augustine | Tomb
(100.000 Points | 1 Votes)
Critics’ List: Unranked
MegaCritic: Unranked
Biggest Fans: Miguel (#1)
Songs in Top 100:
128. Kanye West | Jesus Is King
(159.512 Points | 2 Votes)
Critics’ List: 199
MegaCritic: Unranked
Biggest Fans: PlasticRam (#1)
Songs in Top 100:
It may be a bit cheesy to talk about the "imperial phase" of an artist called Prince, but Originals is a glowing testament to the fact that there really was a Prince empire in the 80s, with numerous proteges and completely independent artists alike serving as ambassadors of his ravenous productivity. As such, Originals serves a key role in representing Prince's towering legacy, providing a peek behind the curtains of some of the hundreds of songs he gave away. It's a clever idea that was hatched thanks to the positive reception of last year's release of the original, soulful take of "Nothing Compares 2 U", also included in this set. That said, the selection of songs is so inspired that Originals is more than just an interesting glimpse into his glory days - it's an essential entry in his catalog, one that manages to find a great balance of appealing to the masses and hardcore Prince fans alike.
-Moonbeam
126. Prince | Originals
(161.307 Points | 2 Votes)
Critics’ List: 515
MegaCritic: Unranked
Biggest Fans: Moonbeam (#1)
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