OutKast

Aquemini

September 29, 1998

Alternative Rap

Even compared to their already excellent and forward-looking catalog, OutKast's sprawling third album, Aquemini (released 25 years ago today), was a stroke of brilliance. The chilled-out space-funk of ATLiens had already thrown some fans for a loop, and Aquemini made it clear that its predecessor was no detour, but a stepping stone for even greater ambitions.

- Steve Huey

Slade

Sladest

1973

Glam Rock

Falling somewhere between the glam of T.Rex and the hard rock of Nazareth, Slade's finest moments came with arena rockers "Cum on Feel the Noize," "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," and "Gudbye t' Jayne," songs specifically written to be strong live numbers that would get kids up off their seats. This collection of glam rock classics was released 50 years ago today.

- Paul Tinelli