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.
Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review ๐ฟ
Xscape is a 'much better than expected' posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesnโt fall into the same league as Jacksonโs best, but a welcome addition.
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.
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.
Lykke Li, I Never Learn | Album Review
Swedish alternative-pop singer/songwriter Lykke Liย ย brilliantly captures heartbreak on her third studio album, I Never Learn.