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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

NAV’s new album as boring as expected

Mitchell Kret // 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...

New Juice WRLD album shows development but drags on

Mitchell Kret // March 13, 2019

Trap crooner Juice WRLD dropped his second studio album on March 8, which shows some significant growth from the artist, in both good and bad ways. "Death Race for Love" shows development in Juice WRLD’s...

2 Chainz publicizes his album by displying it on a blimp Photo credit: Joe Moore Productions

‘Rap or Go to the League’ shows 2 Chainz’s maturity and growth

Mitchell Kret // March 6, 2019
The trap rapper reflects on his past without sacrificing his charismatic delivery
No nostalgia found in "Rainbow"

No nostalgia found in “Rainbow”

Jafet Serrato // August 22, 2017

Kesha's first album "Rainbow," in over five years came out August 11, amid allegations of sexual assault from Dr. Luke.The last time Kesha fans heard her vocals was in 2012-2013, with hits like "Die Young,"...

Alicia Keys' "The Gospel" as seen on Apple Music. Photo credit: Rylee Pedotti

Alicia Keys’ ‘HERE’ discusses race, music, gender, politics and more

Rylee Pedotti // November 14, 2016

Alicia Keys has long been revered for her vocal prowess and soulful awareness. In a time where artists are using candid self-reflection to deliver honest and forthcoming projects, Alicia Keys delivers...

The album cover of "The Life of Pablo." Photo from Kanye West's official Twitter.

Kanye West does it again with new album

Cassandra Porter // April 15, 2016
Kanye's still got it.
Album art for "A Head Full of Dreams." Photo credit: Pitchfork.

Coldplay’s new album parachutes into the unfamiliar

December 16, 2015
Coldplay's new album, "A Head Full of Dreams," is filled with many different music styles not present in their debut album, "Parachutes."
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