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Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review
After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns,” bringing the heat” on her comeback LP, ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.’
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The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review
Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album ‘…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.’
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Review: Coldplay, ‘Ghost Stories’
On its sixth studio album, ‘Ghost Stories’, alternative rock/pop collective Coldplay opts for subtlety, mysteriousness, and restraint.
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The Black Keys, Turn Blue | Album Review
Indie-rockers The Black Keys channel the topic of love gone wrong via divorce on their latest LP, Turn Blue.
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Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿
Xscape is a ‘much better than expected’ posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.
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Lily Allen Attempts To Make An Artistic Statement On ‘Sheezus’
On her third album, ‘Sheezus’, British alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lily Allen seeks to make an artistic statement, even when it is flawed.
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Hunter Hayes, Storyline | Album Review
‘Storyline,’ the sophomore album by country artist Hunter Hayes, is an enjoyable listen that highlights his strengths more often than not.
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Lykke Li, I Never Learn | Album Review
Swedish alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lykke Li brilliantly captures heartbreak on her third studio album, I Never Learn.
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Review: Eli Paperboy Reed, ‘Nights Like These’
Reed’s latest LP finds the soulful singer updating his sound Retro-soul isn’t the most lucrative musical style in 2014. Neither is R&B for that matter. The preservation of soul is incredibly important but doesn’t sell many albums. There’ve been exceptions as a couple of retro-inspired R&B singles have enjoyed radio success Read more
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Neon Trees, Pop Psychology | Album Review 💿
Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.
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Kelis, Food | Album Review
While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled ‘Food’ makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.
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Iggy Azalea Shows Potential On ‘The New Classic’
Australian rap newcomer Iggy Azalea shows potential on her debut rap album, ‘The New Classic.’ It’s not classic but has ample winning moments.