By the time this was released in 1994, something unexpected happened. Sade's early work became classic and the later additions boasted even better vocals and songs that nicely improved on the theme.
Composed at a church turned punk squat in St. Paul Minnesota, this "punk opera" concept album marked a turning point for Husker Du, until then notable mostly for being super hardcore.
Prince’s 1999 was released at a major turning point in the artist’s career. After years of struggling to break out of the R&B charts, he experienced his first true pop crossover moment.