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
Alternative pop collective Neon Trees excel at ‘neo-, New Wave’ on their third album, Pop Psychology.
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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Australian rap newcomer Iggy Azalea shows potential on her debut rap album, ‘The New Classic.’ It’s not classic but has ample winning moments.
It’s safe to say the Asher Roth, rapper of “I Love College” fame (‘Asleep in the Bread Aisle’) is one high, mellow dude on ‘RetroHash’.
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R&B newbie August Alsina shows tremendous potential on full-length debut Testimony.
Throughout the course of ‘Talk Dirty’, Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.
Country darling Martina McBride balances soul music and her tried-and-true country roots soundly on covers album, ‘Everlasting’.
Ultimately, ‘SoMo’, the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.
Up-and-coming pop duo MKTO doesn’t reinvent the wheel but delivers worthwhile pop music on their self-titled debut album.
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Alternative singer/songwriter Mac Demarco delivers one of the best albums of 2014 with ‘Salad Days.’
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Spring break is a rite of passage for college kids. Country singer Luke Bryan continues to return to his twenties with never ending ‘Spring Break’ series.