Billie Eilish debut album doesn’t mess around
April 5, 2019
She’s dark, moody, cynical, but somehow soft. Billie Eilish isn’t your typical 17-year-old.Looming on the horizon as one of the most anticipated albums of the past few months (or years), Eilish finally released her “anti-pop” debut album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO ...
NAV’s new album as boring as expected
March 29, 2019
NAV released his second studio album “Bad Habits” through The Weeknd’s XO label. I could stop the article here because the album is so mundane that there's nothing that could change anyone’s mind about the artist. If someone enjoys the monotony of every other NAV project, they wi...
New Hozier album is missing something
March 4, 2019
Six years ago, Andrew Hozier-Byrnes’ “Take Me to Church” took off in the charts as a surprise folk-gospel Top 40 hit. His self-titled debut album gained popularity as well when released a year later, with both the folk crowd and pop followers that had discovered him from his smash hi...
Three rappers deliver their albums exactly as expected
February 28, 2019
Three rising stars of rap released their albums the night of Feb. 21, offering rap fans a variety of one-dimensional music. Gunna, Lil Pump and Offset all had albums that are landmarks of their career, however; all show that they heavily rely on their individual music styles. Offset, who gained popularity as a mem...
On This Day: George Michael explores love and spirituality with “Faith”
October 30, 2018
By 1986, George Michael had grown weary with the "teenybopper" image of his group, Wham!, and decided to go solo. He began writing and recording his own material. This would lead to his first solo album "Faith," which took the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1989.And what an album it is. Michael played a ...
Eminem’s new album ‘Kamikaze’ hits the ground running hard
September 6, 2018
Eminem's back and he's not only angry, he's out for blood. and to say it's the most entertaining thing to hear right now would be an understatement. The rapper released his surprise new album “Kamikaze” on August 31 and he's serving out disses left and right.After the critically panned &#...
Arctic Monkeys mark the end of a five-year hiatus with a stellar comeback album
May 15, 2018
Arctic Monkey’s sixth studio album "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" delivers an exceptional rock album. Arctic Monkeys are an alternative/indie rock band from High Green, Sheffield, England. Its 2005 debut album "Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not" marked their breakthrough into the mainstream, making it the fastest-se...
J. Cole once again does close to nothing
May 2, 2018
J. Cole has presented yet another average album that his fans will treat like gospel while his haters will write off as trash without listening to a single track. Those who formulate their opinion after listening to "KOD" probably don’t have much more to say that they did on his last album. J....
Miguel makes his return with ‘War and Leisure’
December 6, 2017
It’s been more than two years since singer and songwriter Miguel has released his album. His highly anticipated fourth studio album titled “War and Leisure” is making waves with its psychedelic funky tunes and smooth vibes.“War and Leisure” consists of a 12-song track lis...
Odesza’s ‘A Moment Apart’ caters to euphoric electronic daydreams
September 20, 2017
A journey through that which cannot be seen but rather felt, Odesza's release of "A Moment Apart" belongs to those otherworldly, ineffable moments. Utilizing radiant synth lines, similar to that of Flume and indie vocals like "Midnight City" from M83, the album takes the front seat on any chill-down, ...
Does “Luv is Rage 2” bring Luv or Rage
September 4, 2017
On August 25, artist Lil Uzi Vert released his album “Luv is Rage 2,” which continues to sing about despair and betrayal over trap beats with his unique vocals.Lil Uzi has been a hot name for the past few years with viral songs such as “P’s and Q’s” and “Luv...
“Flower Boy” reveals softer side of Tyler, The Creator
August 28, 2017
On July 21, artist Tyler, The Creator, released “Flower Boy,” revealing a new, hidden side of himself. Tyler, The Creator’s music has been labeled homophobic because of his vulgarity in the past, but in “Flower Boy” he hints at himself being homosexual. “Flower Boy” debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 list and...
