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    Sleeping With Sirens, Feel © Rise
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    Sleeping With Sirens, Feel | Album Review

    Ultimately, ‘Feel,’ the fourth studio album from Sleeping With Sirens, does ‘feel’ good, if not ‘exceptionally’ great.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago
    Wale, The Gifted [📷: Atlantic]
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    Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review

    Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying.  His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago
    3OH!3, Omens © Atlantic
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    3OH!3, Omens | Album Review 💿

    ‘Omens,’ the third studio album by Boulder duo 3OH!3 definitely isn’t profound, but has its moments, assuming get past the dumbness.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 21, 2013 ago
    Kanye West, Yeezus © Def Jam
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    Kanye West, Yeezus | Album Review 💿

    ‘Yeezus’ doesn’t necessarily supersede the elite Kanye West albums, but it is an ambitious, interesting addition to his discography.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 19, 2013 ago
    J. Cole, Born Sinner © Roc Nation
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    J. Cole, Born Sinner | Album Review 💿

    J. Cole delivers a superb effort on his sophomore album, Born Sinner. The album concept remains intact and accessible throughout the effort.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 18, 2013 ago
    Black Sabbath, 13 © Republic
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    Black Sabbath, 13 | Album Review

    ’13,’ the comeback album by iconic metal band Black Sabbath, stands extremely tall.  It’s pessimistic, atheistic, and Mephistophelean. Rock on.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 17, 2013 ago
    Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off © Rostrum
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    Mac Miller, Watching Movies With the Sound Off | Album Review 💿

    On his sophomore album ‘Watching Movies With the Sound Off,’ Mac Miller showcases more maturity compared to his debut album – album cover art aside.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 14, 2013 ago
    The Lonely Island, The Wack Album © Republic
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    The Lonely Island, The Wack Album | Album Review

    Comic rap trio The Lonely Island both allure and offend on their third studio album, ‘The Wack Album.’  Andy Samberg and company are both unapologetically stupid and incredibly hilarious.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 13, 2013 ago
    George Benson, Inspiration - A Tribute to Nat King Cole © Concord
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    George Benson, Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole | Album Review

    George Benson sounds nowhere near 70 on his latest studio album, ‘Inspiration – A Tribute to Nat King Cole.’ ‘Inspiration’ is consistent from top the bottom.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 9, 2013 ago
    John Fogerty, Wrote a Song for Everyone © Vanguard
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    John Fogerty, Wrote A Song For Everyone | Album Review

    John Fogerty returns with a star-studded affair on ‘Wrote a Song for Everyone,’ covering his own classics.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 6, 2013 ago
    Fritz & the Tantrums, More Than Just a Dream © Elektra
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    Fitz & The Tantrums, More Than Just A Dream | Album Review

    On ‘More Than Just A Dream,’ Fitz & The Tandrums deliver a fine album that appeals to an eclectic fan base. It’s Soulful, yet forward thinking.

    By brent80, 12 yearsJune 1, 2013 ago
    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories [📷: Columbia]
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    Daft Punk, Random Access Memories | Album Review 💿

    ‘Random Access Memories,’ the thrilling new Daft Punk album, can be likened to your favorite team winning the national championship. 

    By brent80, 12 yearsMay 25, 2013 ago

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